Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Gosden House School, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time (36 hours a week, plus 30 minutes unpaid lunch break), Term-time Only (39 weeks)
Contract type
- Fixed term - Linked to funding
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,647 - £32,867
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
- Holds English Language and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above
- Has a minimum 3 years’ experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a special school or secondary setting.
- Demonstrates a nurturing, patient, and proactive approach.
- Is confident in managing behaviour and promoting positive relationships.
- Is committed to inclusive education and continuous professional development.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- A welcoming and inclusive school community.
- Opportunities for training and career progression.
- A supportive leadership team and multidisciplinary staff.
- Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Gosden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Gosden House School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gosden House School website
- Email address
- recruitment@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 892008
Gosden House is an outstanding school for young people with learning and additional needs, from 4-16 years of age. Set in extensive grounds, the environment offers students the opportunity to explore and challenge the potential of learners in every aspect.
The curriculum has a strong focus on core learning skills and communication. We aim to develop resilience, creativity and social skills in order to support young people to succeed in the workplace and live rewarding, independent lives.
Learning is tailored to suit the needs of the individual and we work in partnership with families and other agencies to support learning and development for the ‘whole child. We have high expectations, and learners take pride in their achievements.
We firmly believe that children facing the toughest challenges every day deserve the best chance to improve their life outcomes. Our children are lively and enthusiastic about every opportunity they are offered and this excitement empowers them to try new things and to engage with learning. We were delighted to have received Ofsted Outstanding December 2019.
Our Values
At Gosden, we treat each other with kindness and respect, celebrating the differences that make us all special and unique. Everyone has a voice that is heard and we help each other to reach our dreams and goals. We are proud to be in the place that is right for us. We are not just a school, but a Gosden family.
Rebecca Smale, Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Gosden House School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk.
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