Higher Level Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,390 - £28,821 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2025 |
| Location: | Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1492238 |
Summary
HLTA Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Actual Annual Salary: £26,390 - £28,821 dependant on qualifications and experience (hourly rate £14.77 - £16.13)
Start Date: September 2025
Aurora Vincent House School
As part of our growth strategy, we are really pleased to be opening a brand new SEND Secondary School in 2025 in the heart of Horsham, West Sussex for young autistic people aged 11-16. Most of our students are working at around age expectations though may have gaps in their learning due to EBSNA. We provide a calm, safe and nurturing environment for our equally mixed cohort of girls and boys.
The Role:
The HLTA role is varied and includes working alongside therapy and teaching colleagues across a range of subjects and activities. This means they may support a teacher with some lessons as well as leading other lessons to provide some PPA cover or for teacher absence. This gives you the opportunity to teach a range of skills and knowledge within the framework of an exciting curriculum that has adapted the National Curriculum with a personalised learning approach. Cover lessons that are planned for you may include content at GCSE level.
This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who wishes to have significant training opportunities and to collaborate closely with in-house therapists and clinicians. It requires a focus on establishing strong relationships with students, prioritising their wellbeing above all else.
Our school works on a model of integrated therapy which means you also deliver strategies and interventions given by the clinical team with support from the SENCO. You will support or lead the learning. Additionally you will be involved in giving regular feedback to parents and other professionals.
Our students will have access to an enrichment curriculum that will include a range of outdoor activities, sports including swimming, visits, and community projects. We welcome applicants who are also enthusiastic to support these activities as well as class-based learning.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:A strong interest in therapeutic approaches and an interest in psychology Effective experience working with young people especially those with SEND OR clear potential to learn quickly They have successfully supported neurodivergent students in a teaching role Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset A good level of education. Candidates must: have a good level of written and verbal English and general education as well as IT skills in order to support our students’ learning plus GCSE pass C or above (or 4 in new GCSE system) in English and Maths. have the empathy and resilience to work with young people some of whom may experience high anxiety and may exhibit self-harming behaviours, ARFID and disordered eating, and a range of mental health difficulties. be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and a neuro-affirmative practitioner. That requires continuous engagement in learning and a genuine belief in a neuro-affirmative approach. be outstanding in their pastoral and safeguarding practice We offer: Small classes with the opportunity to establish strong relationships with all students. The time, support and training for you to prioritise safeguarding, pastoral care and the overall wellbeing of all students. The chance to work with, and learn from, an onsite clinical team including a Clinical Psychologist, OT and SaLT. There are also opportunities to be involved in research that will support our students and the wider neurodivergent community both in terms of education and mental health.
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Perkbox - offering high street discounts. Employee assistance programme Car lease & bike to work schemesFree membership to our Health cash back planHow to apply: Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:A strong interest in therapeutic approaches and an interest in psychology Effective experience working with young people especially those with SEND OR clear potential to learn quickly They have successfully supported neurodivergent students in a teaching role Resourcefulness, resilience and a growth mindset A good level of education. Candidates must: have a good level of written and verbal English and general education as well as IT skills in order to support our students’ learning plus GCSE pass C or above (or 4 in new GCSE system) in English and Maths. have the empathy and resilience to work with young people some of whom may experience high anxiety and may exhibit self-harming behaviours, ARFID and disordered eating, and a range of mental health difficulties. be committed to becoming a neuro-informed and a neuro-affirmative practitioner. That requires continuous engagement in learning and a genuine belief in a neuro-affirmative approach. be outstanding in their pastoral and safeguarding practice We offer: Small classes with the opportunity to establish strong relationships with all students. The time, support and training for you to prioritise safeguarding, pastoral care and the overall wellbeing of all students. The chance to work with, and learn from, an onsite clinical team including a Clinical Psychologist, OT and SaLT. There are also opportunities to be involved in research that will support our students and the wider neurodivergent community both in terms of education and mental health.
Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance Enhanced Pension Scheme Perkbox - offering high street discounts. Employee assistance programme Car lease & bike to work schemesFree membership to our Health cash back planHow to apply: Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.