Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The Caterham Way: Believe, Connect, Innovate, Persevere, Excel

Caterham High School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful Access & Inclusion Department and make a significant difference to the educational experiences and life chances of young people with SEND. Working alongside the Lead Teacher and wider Inclusion Team, you will support students to develop academically, socially, and emotionally within a caring, structured and ambitious environment.

About the Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Deliver learning activities to individuals, small groups and, where appropriate, whole classes.

• Support students to access learning, achieve EHCP outcomes and develop independence.

• Promote communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing and positive engagement in learning.

• Assist in the planning, preparation and adaptation of learning resources and intervention programmes.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and other professionals.

• Work collaboratively with families, therapists and external agencies.

• Support students during enrichment activities, educational visits, PE lessons and swimming sessions where required.

• Encourage students to participate fully in school life and develop the skills needed for adulthood and future success.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.

• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND.

• Holds an HLTA qualification or has equivalent relevant experience.

• Has strong communication, organisational and ICT skills.

• Is patient, flexible, resilient and committed to inclusive practice.

• Can build positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their potential.

Experience of working in a specialist setting, ARP, or with students with autism would be an advantage.

Why Join Caterham High School?

The Access & Inclusion Department supports a range of specialist pathways and provisions designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and strong reputation for supporting vulnerable learners.

Ofsted described Caterham High School as “a caring community” where “staff encourage pupils to believe in themselves and persevere in pursuit of their ambitions.”

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.

• High-quality professional development opportunities.

• Dedicated CPD time, including early closure to students every second Friday.

• Access to excellent facilities, including a fitness suite and swimming pool.

• Staff wellbeing initiatives and social activities.

• Free on-site parking.

Interested?

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and would like to play a key role in helping them thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We welcome informal conversations about the role prior to application.

Are you interested? If so, please see complete an application through the TES or use the application pack and form which are on our website. Completed application forms should be e-mailed to recruitment@ecaterham.net by 15th October 2026.

Please note, the school will assess applications on receipt and may arrange to interview successful applicants before the deadline.

The school has an excellent culture of safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media scrutiny as part of our recruitment processes. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. We endeavour to reply to all applicants but if you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

References may be taken up for shortlisted candidates prior to interview unless you indicate on your application form that you do not wish your current employer to be approached prior to interview.