Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Numeracy Intervention at St Joseph's Specialist Trust, Cranleigh

Higher Level Teaching Assistant HLTA) – Numeracy Intervention

Location: Cranleigh

Vacancy Type: Part-time or full-time (minimum 3 days per week) 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 INSET days for full-time hours)

Actual salary:

• Qualified HLTA: £29,600–£32,763
• Unqualified HLTA: £25,632–£28,412

Are you passionate about mathematics and helping young people develop the skills and confidence to succeed? Do you have a Mathematics degree or equivalent relevant experience and want to make a real difference?

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted numeracy interventions. Working closely with the Assistant Head responsible for Mathematics, you will help students develop their mathematical understanding, build confidence and achieve their individual learning goals.

Based in Cranleigh, Surrey, midway between Guildford and Horsham, St Joseph’s is a specialist SEN school, college, children’s home and adult supported living provider. Set within a beautiful 23-acre site on the edge of the Surrey Hills, we support young people aged 5–19 with complex learning disabilities, autism, significant social communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

About the role

You will deliver engaging, structured numeracy sessions to individuals and small class groups, adapting your approach to meet students’ different learning needs and abilities.

Supporting learning up to Functional Skills Level 2, you will help students develop practical mathematical skills for everyday life, greater independence and further learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering targeted numeracy activities and interventions.
• Explaining mathematical concepts clearly and adapting teaching to individual needs.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting interventions to support achievement.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide accessible, engaging and effective numeracy provision.

Many of our students benefit from a personalised approach, with clear communication, consistency, patience and encouragement. Experience of working with autistic students is desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates with the right mathematical knowledge, relevant experience and a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including positive behaviour support and physical intervention training where required.

Working hours

We offer part-time and full-time opportunities, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.

Full-time hours are 36 hours per week across 39 weeks (term time plus 5 INSET days), with the following working pattern:

• Monday: 8:30am–4:00pm
• Tuesday–Thursday: 8:30am–4:15pm
• Friday: 8:30am–3:45pm

Part-time working patterns will be discussed with the successful candidate, subject to service requirements.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from candidates with:

• A Mathematics degree or equivalent relevant mathematical knowledge and experience.
• Qualified HLTA status, or the skills and experience appropriate for an unqualified HLTA appointment.
• The ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and adapt learning to different abilities.
• Confidence delivering structured numeracy sessions to individuals and groups, up to Functional Skills Level 2.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Patience, flexibility and an encouraging approach to overcoming barriers to learning.
• The mental, emotional and physical resilience needed to support students whose behaviour may present challenges.

Experience working with autistic students or young people with special educational needs is desirable. Due to our semi-rural location and limited public transport, please consider your commute to Cranleigh before applying.

Why join St Joseph’s?

We value and invest in our staff, offering a range of benefits, including:

• Free lunch during term time, prepared by our in-house catering team.
• Ample free onsite parking.
• £1,000 retention bonus for new employees: £250 after one month, £250 after one year and £500 after 18 months.
• Life insurance and Medical Cashplan.
• Comprehensive induction, regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Access to Adult Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support.
• Discounted fitness classes with Surrey Fitness Camps and Go Fest Active Studio.
• Opportunities for career progression and promotion.
• A supportive, welcoming multidisciplinary team.
• A beautiful countryside setting on the edge of the Surrey Hills.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants relocating from overseas or convert study visas into work visas at this time.

Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Interviews and selection activities will take place shortly afterwards, with further details provided to shortlisted candidates.

Successful applicants must complete Team Teach positive behaviour support training as part of their induction before commencing employment. This training is refreshed annually.

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

To Apply

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