Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN)

senploy; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency in Tavistock is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support children with Autism and Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs. You will work closely with teachers, leading interventions to boost academic progress and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEN and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay and long-term opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD and training

Support from a friendly agency

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
• Stay calm, compassionate and professional in challenging situations.
• Committed to continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning.
• Lead small group and one‑to‑one interventions.
• Support students to regulate emotions and build confidence.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions that promote progress.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Knowledge of behaviour-management strategies

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Calm under pressure

Confidence in leading interventions

Reflective and proactive

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – SEN Provision. Location: Bere Alston, Devon. Start Date: ASAP. Contract: Full‑time, Permanent or Long‑Term Supply. Pay: Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE or Umbrella. Driver preferred due to rural location.

Job Overview

At Thrive Education, we work with inspiring SEN schools across the South West. We’re recruiting a versatile, resilient and nurturing professional to join one of our specialist partner provisions near Bere Alston, supporting children and young people aged 7–19 with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including trauma and attachment‑related difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to adapt and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
• Lead small group and one‑to‑one interventions to boost academic progress and emotional well‑being.
• Support students to regulate emotions, engage positively, and build confidence.
• Act as a consistent, emotionally available adult for pupils with additional needs.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions that promote progress.
• Support and mentor other teaching assistants, sharing good practice and expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
• Knowledge of behaviour‑management and emotional‑regulation strategies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Stay calm, compassionate and professional in challenging situations.
• Confidence in leading interventions and supporting other staff.
• Reflective, proactive and committed to continuous professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE or Umbrella.
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and training to support professional development.
• Support from a friendly, local agency that values people over profit.
• Access to a reward and discount scheme and wellbeing support.
• £100 referral bonus when someone you recommend works 20 days with us.