Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Clarendon School, Twickenham, TW2 7SL31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
20 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
- £27,543.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 6, spinal point 18-20 (£35,520 - £36,585 FTE)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full-time or part-time
Working hours: 32.5 hours (Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year inc Inset days)
Salary: £27,543 actual pa (Scale 6, sp 18)
Clarendon School is a vibrant and inclusive special academy for 160 pupils aged 4-16 with Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties. Our unique and friendly school has three sites within the borough of Richmond upon Thames, all self-contained but co-located with inclusive-minded mainstream schools. Our Primary and Secondary centres opened in new or newly refurbished buildings 8 years ago, giving us excellent purpose-built facilities. Our new Riverside Centre opens in September 2026 and will boast state-of-the-art facilities. Clarendon School is a proud member of the Auriga Academy Trust, a unique partnership of special schools in West London, that is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for young people with additional learning needs.
As a result of the school's exciting expansion, we are seeking to recruit multiple committed and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
About the role
You will:
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Support teachers in implementing effective teaching practices and school policies
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Act as a leader within the support staff team, modelling professionalism and high standards at all times
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Provide classroom cover during teachers’ PPA time and short-term absences
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Plan and deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress
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Support pupils’ learning, personal development and wellbeing throughout the school day
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Promote independence, confidence and social inclusion among all pupils
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Work with individuals and small groups to ensure access to the curriculum and a positive learning experience
Why join us?
Rewarding Work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of pupils aged 4-16 with Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties, providing the specialist support they need closer to home.
Supportive Environment: Collaborate within the Auriga Academy Trust, benefiting from a supportive network of professionals and a culture of mutual professional respect.
Professional Growth: Enjoy a clear trajectory for career development, benefiting from our commitment to invest in your professional and leadership development.
What we offer:
- Access to very competitive pension schemes
- Employee Assistance Program - available 24/7 to support you
- The Cycle to Work scheme - a brand new bike and equipment through your salary, saving up to 42%.
- Auriga Rewards benefits platform with 1000s of discounts and offers for big-name brands in retail, travel, fitness, utilities and wellbeing.
- We have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff
- Recruitment Referral Scheme
- Wider opportunities for career progression and professional development across the Trust, with the ability to move across different settings and divisions.
Interested candidates may wish to attend one of the Q&A events below to learn more about the role:
When?
Who?
Tuesday 24 March @4pm
External and Auriga Candidates (Join with google meet)
Wednesday 25 March @3:10pm
Clarendon Secondary Centre staff
Thursday 26 March @3:10pm
Clarendon Primary Centre staff
Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday, 19th April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 29th April, Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May 2026
Further information on this exciting opportunity can be found in our candidate pack
In your personal statement, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Clarendon School is part of The Auriga Academy Trust, a partnership of special schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Further details about the Trust can be found on the Auriga Academy Trust website.
Safeguarding Statement
The Auriga Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a valid right to work status, satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, a pre-employment health questionnaire, and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
There is a shared commitment across the Trust to nurture a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, individuals are treated equitably and fairly, and they feel a sense of belonging.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy and to interview shortlisted candidates at any time before the closing date. We recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Clarendon School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Clarendon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Clarendon School website
Clarendon School is a unique specialist school meeting the needs of children with moderate and complex learning difficulties and is part of the Auriga Academy Trust, made up of the three special schools within Richmond Upon Thames, Situated across three campuses, all co-located with inclusive minded mainstream schools, we moved into purpose built facilities 5 years ago. And we are expanding further to meet the increasing need for specialist places locally.
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