Job type
PermanentLocation
StamfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SenIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£23,144 to £26,144 Actual SalaryClosing date
3 Nov 2025
HLTA required at Wilds Lodge School
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Wilds Lodge School – Rutland
SEN/SEMH/ASD
£23,144 to £26,144 Actual Salary
Full time, Permanent and Term time only
To start ASAP
Your new role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional learners. We are currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our well established, friendly and supportive team where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people
The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/ASD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this just might be the job for you.
Among other responsibilities the appointed person will:
● Organise the classroom, its resources, learner groupings and displays, in order to provide a stimulating learning environment
● Run the morning and afternoon tutor sessions.
● Liaise with staff to ensure specialist programmes and strategies are incorporated into the timetable so that the full needs of the learners are met and to make referrals for support and therapy where needed.
● Motivate and encourage learners as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to learners needs.
● Take responsibility for the pastoral care and support of designated students.
● Liaise with teachers, parents and professionals regarding pastoral care and progress of students.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Experience of working with people with autism is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is.
You will have a broad knowledge of strategies used for working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and those who have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Required experience/qualifications
• GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in both Maths and English.
• HLTA Qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of Autism as well as a broad knowledge of strategies used for teaching students with SEMH and ACS.
• A valid driving licence is required
About Wilds Lodge
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners.
The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training.
All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
Benefits package
HLTA
● £23,144.05 per annum, plus £3,000 HLTA responsibility payment per annum. This is the actual salary for working term time only.
● Hours: 40 hours a week, 8.30am - 4.30pm (term time only)
As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will also receive:
● Free onsite parking
● Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
● Company events
● Gym membership
● Access to an employee assistance programme
● Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1
● Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for
● Part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training
● Excellent promotion and career progression
● Sick pay
● 3 days off paid for dependants sickness
● Enhanced paid family friendly leave
● Christmas vouchers
How to apply:
For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:
E: wildslodge@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd November 2025
Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Wilds Lodge School – Rutland
SEN/SEMH/ASD
£23,144 to £26,144 Actual Salary
Full time, Permanent and Term time only
To start ASAP
Your new role
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional learners. We are currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our well established, friendly and supportive team where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people
The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/ASD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this just might be the job for you.
Among other responsibilities the appointed person will:
● Organise the classroom, its resources, learner groupings and displays, in order to provide a stimulating learning environment
● Run the morning and afternoon tutor sessions.
● Liaise with staff to ensure specialist programmes and strategies are incorporated into the timetable so that the full needs of the learners are met and to make referrals for support and therapy where needed.
● Motivate and encourage learners as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to learners needs.
● Take responsibility for the pastoral care and support of designated students.
● Liaise with teachers, parents and professionals regarding pastoral care and progress of students.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking people who thrive on working in a challenging but immensely rewarding environment, who are passionate about supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and who truly want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Experience of working with people with autism is not necessary, but a commitment to learning is.
You will have a broad knowledge of strategies used for working with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and those who have a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Required experience/qualifications
• GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in both Maths and English.
• HLTA Qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of Autism as well as a broad knowledge of strategies used for teaching students with SEMH and ACS.
• A valid driving licence is required
About Wilds Lodge
Wilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners.
The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training.
All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working. All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
Benefits package
HLTA
● £23,144.05 per annum, plus £3,000 HLTA responsibility payment per annum. This is the actual salary for working term time only.
● Hours: 40 hours a week, 8.30am - 4.30pm (term time only)
As a valued employee of Wilds Lodge, you will also receive:
● Free onsite parking
● Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
● Company events
● Gym membership
● Access to an employee assistance programme
● Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1
● Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for
● Part funding of further training including HLTA, Master Degrees and Teacher Training
● Excellent promotion and career progression
● Sick pay
● 3 days off paid for dependants sickness
● Enhanced paid family friendly leave
● Christmas vouchers
How to apply:
For more information and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:
E: wildslodge@hays.com
T: 07525 889925
Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd November 2025
Strong applications may be considered upon receipt
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The following is expected of all staff: All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
