Higher Level Teaching Assistant Location: Cranleigh Salary: Qualified HLTA: £29,600 - £32,763 Unqualified HLTA: £25,632 - £28,412 Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days) Closing date - 8 th June 2026 Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Or an existing HLTA looking for a rewarding new opportunity? At The Specialist Trust, they are seeking a compassionate and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated education team as soon as possible. Based in Cranleigh, Surrey - midway between Guildford and Horsham - The Trust is a specialist SEN school, college, children''s home and adult supported living provision. Set within a beautiful 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills, they support children and young people aged 5-19 with complex learning disabilities, autism, severe social communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge. About the role This is a class-based HLTA role where you will work closely alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging learning experiences and contribute to lesson planning and preparation. You will also help monitor student progress and provide mentoring and guidance to Teaching Assistants within the classroom team. Their students have a wide range of complex needs and require patient, consistent and compassionate support to help them develop communication, independence and life skills. You will play a ..... full job details .....