Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Cranleigh Church of England Primary School, Guildford, Surrey, GU6 7AN

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,122.05 - £22,289.04 Annually (Actual) £26,293 (FTE)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference, nurturing the whole child, and supporting high‑quality teaching and learning across the school.

Teaching and Learning

HLTA
32.5-36 hours per week, 38.6 weeks per year

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement for all pupils, including those with SEND
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at enabling all pupils to achieve their full potential
• Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Support class teachers in maintaining good order and discipline, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching spaces and resources to create a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and share relevant information with the class teacher
• Supervise a class in the teacher’s absence
• Use IT skills to enhance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties as directed by the class teacher

Planning

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress
• Read and understand lesson plans prior to lessons, where available
• Prepare the classroom for learning activities
• Use subject or specialist expertise to support planning and preparation of learning activities, including planning your role within them
• Use allocated time to devise clearly structured, motivating activities that advance learning
• Plan for the inclusion of all pupils in learning activities

Working with Staff, Parents/Carers and Professionals

• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• Share knowledge and understanding of pupils with colleagues and external professionals to support informed decision-making about interventions and provision
• Contribute to meetings with parents/carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed
• Work with the class teacher to keep external professionals informed of pupils’ progress or concerns
• Understand your role within the classroom and wider school to work collaboratively and effectively with teachers and specialist colleagues
• Collaborate with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships

Health and Safety

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, following Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance and the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies
• Support children who are upset or who have had accidents

Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding by reflecting on practice, liaising with school leaders and identifying relevant professional development
• Take opportunities to build skills, qualifications and experience with the support of the school
• Participate in the school’s appraisal procedures

About The Good Shepherd Trust

On 1 March 2024, Cranleigh C of E Primary School became part of The Good Shepherd Trust (GST) — a multi‑academy trust serving 23 schools across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust includes both Church of England and non‑church schools across primary and secondary phases.

The GST is committed to building a strong, supportive family of schools that work collaboratively and share common values and ambitions. Staff development is a key priority, and as part of the trust you will have access to a wide range of professional learning opportunities.

We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, reflecting our belief that we are “better, together.” We warmly welcome applications from all who are committed to this ethos, and particularly from Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under‑represented across the trust. We always appoint on merit and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Please note: We reserve the right to interview strong candidates upon application and may close the advert early. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cranleigh Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cranleigh Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cranleigh-church-of-england-primary-school-guildford

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