Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Specialist HLTA 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm). Term time (37.6 weeks) Pay Grade PS6 (FTE £31,905 to £34,216). Starting pro-rata salary £27,803 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and creative individual with experience of working with vulnerable students in a school or education setting. Based in our Willow Building supporting students with their emotional needs to access the curriculum. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in nurturing and guiding identified students, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs, to achieve the best possible outcomes for those individuals. Your responsibilities will include a diverse range of support strategies, utilizing specialist skills to create bespoke individual support plans through collaboration with colleagues, families and external agencies. Esher High is an excellent performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Benefits include a 2-week autumn half term break, LGPS pension scheme, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking. Please refer to the Jo Description for further details regarding this role. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 @8.00 am Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the following link for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy Esher Church of England High School - Policies & Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk) . Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.