Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Tavistock
Start: June/July 2025
Contract Type: Full time, permanent
Salary: £27,799 pro rata
Join a Specialist SEN School in Tavistock - Make a Lasting Impact
Long-Term Teachers are proud to partner with a brand-new, forward thinking Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in the beautiful town of Tavistock, Devon. This nurturing setting is purpose-built to support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) - creating a calm, therapeutic learning environment tailored to their unique needs.
Supporting students from Year 3 to Year 11, this site welcomes up to 30 pupils, all with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and structured environment where students can thrive both academically and emotionally.
About The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HLTA to join this specialist SEN team. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and ASD.
As a HLTA, you will:
- Deliver targeted interventions and support learning on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging, differentiated lessons
- Foster emotional resilience, build social skills and promote academic growth
- Provide pastoral support and help students feel safe, seen and valued
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure consistent and tailored support
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialised support for students with SEMH and autism, both individually and in groups
- Assist in creating and delivering inclusive, differentiated lesson plans
- Track student progress and communicate outcomes with staff and families
- Support emotional regulation and wellbeing using therapeutic approaches
- Encourage student confidence, independence and self-esteem
- Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime, promoting social inclusion
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support holistic development
What We’re Looking For:
- A recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
- Proven track record supporting children with SEMH and ASD
- Strong understanding of inclusive education and child development
- Excellent communication, relationship building and teamwork skills
- Confidence in delivering interventions and supporting lesson delivery
- A proactive, compassionate and flexible approach
- A clear commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
Why Join This Team?
- Work in a purpose-built specialist provision with a passionate and skilled team
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of students with complex needs
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and child-centred environment
- Located in the stunning countryside of Tavistock - a peaceful place to grow professionally
Working with Long-term Teachers:
We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.
LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.
Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.
We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.
In addition you will receive:
- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
- Permanent job roles
- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
- Working to Agency Workers Regulations
- Interview preparation, advice and support
- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay