Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location Horsham
Discipline: SEN Education
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: £23K - £25K Actual Salary
Contact name: Victoria Marsden

Contact email: paul@scejobs.co.uk
Job ref: 6772
Published: 6 days ago
We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a dedicated team in a specialist SEN school located in Horsham, West Sussex.

The location is ideal for candidates residing in nearby towns and villages such as Southwater, Pulborough, Cowfold, Henfield, and Rudgwick—all within a 20-minute commute.

Benefits
  • Salary: £23,175 - £25,000 per annum
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only
  • Working Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health Care Plan
  • Blue Light Card
  • Free Online GP Service & Life Assurance
  • Free DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
  • Flexible payday scheme
  • Continued training and professional development opportunities.

Employer Social Care & Education Jobs are not the direct employer but have been selected as an approved Recruitment Partner for this national provider of specialist care and education for children and young people. This organisation is known for its clear values, ethos, and mission, which create a solid foundation for exceptional care and education. The organisation supports individuals in achieving positive outcomes and future transitions that help them reach their full potential.

Duties As an HLTA, you will be based in a specialist SEN school catering to both primary and secondary-age children. The school is led by a fantastic Principal and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You will work with children who have a range of disabilities, including physical, neurological, or sensory impairments, providing valuable support in the classroom and ensuring they receive the highest quality education.
  • Support class teachers to enhance student learning and attainment.
  • Encourage student independence, self-esteem, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
  • Working with individual students, groups, or whole classes under the teacher’s guidance.
  • Follow the school's marking and assessment policy to track and report on student progress.
  • Provide exciting learning experiences that help students reach their potential.
  • Be a role model and manage support team members in the classroom.

Criteria
  • A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or higher.
  • Experience working with children with Specialist Educational Needs.
Apply Social Care & Education Jobs are the UK’s leading Recruitment Partner for Adult Social Care, Children’s Residential, and Specialist Education Providers. We will support you throughout the entire application process, interview stages, and help you prepare for your first day!

Compliance Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions, unless "protected" under the DBS filtering rules, to ensure suitability to work with children. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and is a disability-confident and equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have not met the criteria on this occasion.