OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and ready to take the next step in your career?
Alfriston School are looking for two committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting our students’ learning and development.
If you’re ready to inspire, support and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

Join Our Team at Alfriston School – Where Passion Meets Purpose
Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs? Alfriston School is an outstanding Special Academy for girls aged 11–18 with moderate learning difficulties and speech, language, and communication needs — and we’re looking for caring, committed professionals to join our team.
Why Work at Alfriston?
Staff Wellbeing is a Priority:

At Alfriston, we believe that supporting our students starts with supporting our staff. We are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and have a range of measures in place to promote a healthy work–life balance, including:

• Access to confidential wellbeing support
• Time and space for self-care built into the school’s culture
• Personalised support for managing the emotional demands of working in special education
• A strong, caring team ethos where your voice is valued and respected

Professional Growth:
We invest in our people. You’ll have access to outstanding training and development opportunities, including the chance to train with Astra SCITT an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ teacher training provider.
A Supportive and Collaborative Culture:
You’ll be joining a team of passionate, specialist educators and support staff who care deeply about our students – and about each other. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to grow, share, and succeed.
At Alfriston, we know that happy, well-supported staff deliver the best outcomes for students. If you’re looking to join a school where your wellbeing is prioritised and your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today – and be part of something extraordinary.
Website:
http://www.alfristonschool.com/

ABOUT YOU

What We’re Looking For:

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience supporting students with special educational needs (particularly MLD and communication needs)
• Ability to lead learning activities confidently and adaptively
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• A calm, compassionate, and patient approach to behaviour support

As a HLTA, you will:

• Support the delivery of tailored learning activities
• Lead interventions and small group sessions across a range of subjects
• Provide targeted support to students with a variety of special educational needs
• Promote student independence, confidence, and personal growth
• Play a key part in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment