HLTA for Learning MLD (Wandle 2)
Melrose School, Mitcham/ Raynes Park, Surrey, CR4 3BE14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.00 hours a week - 8:30am -4:00pm Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,288.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone with the following skills and Experience:-
Working constructively as part of a team, understanding the setting roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to vulnerable young people, parents, colleagues and external 3rd parties
Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for continued professional development
Excellent organisational skills / time management / ability to prioritise and organise own workload / able to work to deadlines
Previous experience working in a school environment
Previous experience working with children/young people with SEN
What the school offers its staff
We offer the following:
-The opportunity to work in a unique, dynamic, successful and forward looking school, supported by committed and conscientious colleagues comprising of teaching staff, support staff, therapy and admin staff .
-The opportunity to be part of an expanding provision with close links and partnerships across several different sites.
- A wonderfully supportive family of teaching, support, therapy and admin staff
- No more than 10 students in a class
- Young people who want to be in school and enjoy their time with us
- Supportive parents
- A huge building, redesigned and fully renovated to our specific requirements
- New, bespoke SEN facilities and resources
- Limited on-site parking and secure cycle storage
- On-site gym (after school hours)
- A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
- An extensive staff wellbeing programme
- A train station 5 minutes’ walk away (Wimbledon Chase)
- Weekly CPD
-
Career
progression within Whatley as we continue to grow, and across Melbury College
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melrose School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 128 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melrose School website
- Email address
- swanderema@melbury.merton.sch.uk
Whatley Campus is a specialist school for students with autism aged 9–16. Our primary aim is to provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment where every student is supported to thrive and reach their full potential. We opened in September 2022 and were judged as GOOD by Ofsted less than 2 years after opening.
We offer a bespoke education tailored to each student’s individual strengths and needs within a calm and supportive setting. Our therapeutic and academic curriculum is rooted in neurodiversity-affirming practice, valuing every student’s individuality while helping them develop the skills they need for life beyond school. We support young people to grow in confidence, independence and resilience as they prepare for adulthood, including developing an understanding of future career pathways, gaining practical life skills and accessing opportunities that help them build experience of the wider world.
All students benefit from small class sizes, of no more than 10 students, and a high adult-to-student ratio. Our highly trained teachers and teaching assistants work alongside on-site therapeutic professionals as part of a dedicated and nurturing staff team.
We provide a range of curriculum pathways, ensuring that student wellbeing, engagement and progress remain at the heart of everything we do.
We are extremely proud of our students, our staff and our wider school community, and we warmly invite you to visit Whatley Campus to experience our school for yourself.
For more information about Whatley Campus, please contact:
whatleycampus@melbury.merton.sch.uk
Visit our Instagram account:
Sam
Headteacher
Arranging a visit to Melrose School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email swanderema@melbury.merton.sch.uk.
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