Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Gosden House School, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

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: £31,659 - £33,952

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

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

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About_Our_School.docx.pdf - 365 KB (opens in new tab)

HLTA_Advert_Nov26.pdf - 201 KB (opens in new tab)

Job_Desc_HLTA_Nov26.pdf - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

LA PERSON SPEC_Nov26.pdf - 106 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gosden House School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 16
• Size: 130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gosden House School website
• Email address: recruitment@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01483 892008
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gosden-house-school

Gosden House School is a specialist provision for children with a primary need of Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD).  Pupils may have secondary needs, such as ASD, ADHD, Medical or SEMH. Gosden is based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey, for children aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Educational Health Care Plan. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral ethos.


Our ethos is built around a child-centred approach to learning, one founded on high expectations and innovation. We aim to tailor strategies and approaches that will meet the needs of each child, supporting them in all aspects of their development, nurturing self-esteem, confidence and aspiration. We deliver a modified National Curriculum, with a strong focus on core literacy, numeracy and communication skills.   We are committed to working in partnership with families, professionals and all agencies to maximise the opportunities for each child.

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 retain our Ofsted Outstanding status in May 2025 inspection.   

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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