Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN)
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bere Alston, Devon |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 196137 |
Summary
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN Provision
Location: Bere Alston, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Long-Term Supply
Competitive Rates (PAYE)
Driver preferred due to rural location
At Thrive Education, we're proud to work with some of the most inspiring SEN schools across the South West - and we're now recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join one of our specialist partner provisions near Bere Alston, Devon.
This setting supports children and young people aged 7-19 with a range of Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including trauma and attachment-related difficulties.
We're looking for a versatile, resilient and nurturing professional who's passionate about making a real difference.
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Working alongside teachers to adapt and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
Working alongside teachers to adapt and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
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Leading small group and 1:1 interventions to boost both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
Leading small group and 1:1 interventions to boost both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
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Supporting students to regulate emotions, engage positively, and build confidence.
Supporting students to regulate emotions, engage positively, and build confidence.
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Acting as a consistent, emotionally available adult for pupils with additional needs.
Acting as a consistent, emotionally available adult for pupils with additional needs.
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Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that promote progress.
Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that promote progress.
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Supporting and mentoring Teaching Assistants, sharing good practice and expertise.
Supporting and mentoring Teaching Assistants, sharing good practice and expertise.
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Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
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Understand how to use behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies effectively.
Understand how to use behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies effectively.
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Can communicate clearly and build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
Can communicate clearly and build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
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Stay calm, compassionate, and professional in challenging situations.
Stay calm, compassionate, and professional in challenging situations.
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Are confident leading interventions and supporting other members of staff.
Are confident leading interventions and supporting other members of staff.
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Are reflective, proactive, and committed to continuous professional growth.
Are reflective, proactive, and committed to continuous professional growth.
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Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE or Umbrella
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE or Umbrella
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Long-term and permanent opportunities
Long-term and permanent opportunities
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Ongoing CPD and training to support your professional development
Ongoing CPD and training to support your professional development
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Support from a friendly, local agency that truly values people over profit
Support from a friendly, local agency that truly values people over profit
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Access to a reward and discount scheme and wellbeing support
Access to a reward and discount scheme and wellbeing support
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£100 referral bonus when someone you recommend works 20 days with us
£100 referral bonus when someone you recommend works 20 days with us
Location: Bere Alston, Devon
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Long-Term Supply
Competitive Rates (PAYE)
Driver preferred due to rural location
At Thrive Education, we're proud to work with some of the most inspiring SEN schools across the South West - and we're now recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join one of our specialist partner provisions near Bere Alston, Devon.
This setting supports children and young people aged 7-19 with a range of Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including trauma and attachment-related difficulties.
We're looking for a versatile, resilient and nurturing professional who's passionate about making a real difference.
-
Working alongside teachers to adapt and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
Working alongside teachers to adapt and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
-
Leading small group and 1:1 interventions to boost both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
Leading small group and 1:1 interventions to boost both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
-
Supporting students to regulate emotions, engage positively, and build confidence.
Supporting students to regulate emotions, engage positively, and build confidence.
-
Acting as a consistent, emotionally available adult for pupils with additional needs.
Acting as a consistent, emotionally available adult for pupils with additional needs.
-
Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that promote progress.
Planning, delivering, and evaluating interventions that promote progress.
-
Supporting and mentoring Teaching Assistants, sharing good practice and expertise.
Supporting and mentoring Teaching Assistants, sharing good practice and expertise.
-
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
-
Understand how to use behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies effectively.
Understand how to use behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies effectively.
-
Can communicate clearly and build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
Can communicate clearly and build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
-
Stay calm, compassionate, and professional in challenging situations.
Stay calm, compassionate, and professional in challenging situations.
-
Are confident leading interventions and supporting other members of staff.
Are confident leading interventions and supporting other members of staff.
-
Are reflective, proactive, and committed to continuous professional growth.
Are reflective, proactive, and committed to continuous professional growth.
-
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE or Umbrella
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE or Umbrella
-
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Long-term and permanent opportunities
-
Ongoing CPD and training to support your professional development
Ongoing CPD and training to support your professional development
-
Support from a friendly, local agency that truly values people over profit
Support from a friendly, local agency that truly values people over profit
-
Access to a reward and discount scheme and wellbeing support
Access to a reward and discount scheme and wellbeing support
-
£100 referral bonus when someone you recommend works 20 days with us
£100 referral bonus when someone you recommend works 20 days with us