Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Guildford, Surrey Permanent | Term-Time Only (39 Weeks) ⏰ (Monday–Friday)
Milk Education is working in partnership with a specialist education setting in Guildford, Surrey to recruit a committed and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
This role combines classroom-based support with work-related learning activities for students aged 5–19 with complex learning disabilities and social communication needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Deliver planned learning activities in collaboration with class teachers
2. Support lesson preparation and classroom organisation
3. Lead small group and whole-class learning sessions where required
4. Provide mentoring and guidance to Teaching Assistants
5. Support students with complex behavioural and communication needs
6. Establish clear boundaries and positive behaviour strategies
7. Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and wellbeing
8. Support students during internal and external work-related learning placements
9. Promote independence, life skills, and engagement in vocational activities
10. Implement positive behaviour support strategies, including physical intervention where necessary (training provided)
11. Assist with transporting students where required (subject to assessment)
12. Maintain accurate records and contribute to student progress reviews
Requirements
13. Experience working with children or young people with SEND
14. Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
15. Full UK driving licence is desirable.
16. Own transport desirable due to location
17. Right to work in the UK
Benefits to YOU:
18. Excellent rates of pay!
19. Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
20. Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
21. 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
22. Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
23. Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
24. Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
25. FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
26. FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
27. School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
28. 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
29. Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools to cover stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
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