Higher Level Teaching Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	P6 - £25,486 to £27,727pa (actual salary)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Leatherhead, KT24 5JP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Working 33.75 hours per week (term time)We are seeking a motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.As an HLTA, you will:Plan and lead small-group English withdrawal sessions.Provide guidance to and oversee Learning Support Assistants.Deliver tailored learning interventions to meet students’ individual needs.Work collaboratively with teaching staff to support classroom management and behavior strategies.Uphold safeguarding policies and promote student well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting delivery of curriculum-aligned interventions and activities.Planning and delivering lessons to individuals, groups, or whole classes as required.Monitoring and assessing student progress through data and feedback.Reporting concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues in line with policies.Providing line management for Learning Support Assistants.Qualifications and SkillsMinimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent.HLTA status or relevant Level 2/3 qualifications (e.g., NNEB).Strong written and verbal communication skills.Competence with IT tools and ability to analyse and present data.Experience working in a similar role within education or SEND environments.Proven organisational and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.About our School:St Lawrence Primary School has large, bright classrooms, all with access to their own outside space. St Lawrence has a modern, spacious school hall, a large school kitchen, a children's kitchen, a specialist learning hub and a newly extended library area with additional learning space for small group work. St Lawrence also has impressive outside facilities with a fantastic school field which includes an orchard, and an allotment area all of which are used during our Forest School sessions.  All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations. The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement. As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

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