HLTA​/Trainee​/Experienced

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 25/10/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews:
Applications shortlisted upon receipt

Clarity Independent School - Refreshed Learning Changes Lives

Start Date: As soon as possible.

• Recruitment Incentive: £2,000 payment upon successful completion of working first academic year (T&C apply).

At Clarity Independent School, we don't just educate, we nurture, inspire, and transform lives. If you're a compassionate, creative, and dedicated professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and wanting to work in a school with an industry-leading staff wellbeing package, this is your opportunity to join a warm, supportive, and highly rewarding team.

We're a small, independent special school for 18 high-functioning pupils aged 6-17, with complex social communication needs. Our school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and we pride ourselves on our therapeutic approach, personalised support, and strong sense of community. If you're passionate about SEND education, emotional well-being, and helping young people unlock their potential, we'd love to hear from you!

• Delivering a tailor-made curriculum to small groups of 5-6 pupils, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Leading on a subject area (with support from our Curriculum Lead) and help shape engaging, therapeutic lessons.
• Supporting our therapeutic approach, helping pupils with low-level dysregulation and mental health needs feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
• Planning and participating in local activities and outings, using the community as a living classroom.
• Transporting pupils to and from school and activities (a full driving license and sole use of a car are essential).
• Collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for SEND education and emotional well-being.

We're not just offering a job-we're offering a defined career pathway with purpose, support, and genuine satisfaction. Here's what makes Clarity Independent School a special place to work.

• Recruitment Incentive: £2,000 payment upon successful completion of working first academic year (T&C apply).
• Full pension scheme and medical cash-back plan.
• 10 paid term-time "wellbeing days"to recharge and refresh.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support, including free face-to-face counselling and supervision sessions.
• Annual pay rises (we reward loyalty and dedication!).

• Protected lunch breaks in our quiet, staff retreat area.
• Generous non-contact time each week to plan, reflect, and recharge.
• Additional paid, weekly, CPD time to grow your skills.

• Full financial support and training time to achieve your HLTA qualification (if you're not already qualified).
• Once completed, a continuous, personalised CPD programme of external accredited courses to further build your skills.
• Access to generous budgets for teaching resources, including personal ICT and SEND budgets for each child.

• Work alongside empathic, professional, and like-minded colleagues who are just as committed to making a difference.
• Staff "thank you" events throughout the year to celebrate and appreciate you.
• Refreshments provided daily-because even small comforts matter!

• Term-time only, with no unexpected surprises.
• A small school environment where your voice and contributions are valued.

• Has substantial recent school-based experience supporting pupils with SEND (particularly high-functioning, social,…