Higher Level Teaching Assistant (SEN)

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

Job summary

A specialist educational agency is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with SEN, SEMH, and Autism in a nurturing environment. This position involves adapting learning materials, leading interventions, and fostering emotional wellbeing. The role offers competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development opportunities in Bere Alston, Devon.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing CPD and training

Friendly agency support

Reward and discount scheme

£100 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
• Understanding of behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and deliver engaging learning alongside teachers.
• Lead small group and 1:1 interventions for academic progress.
• Support students in regulating emotions and building confidence.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Behaviour management strategies

Clear communication skills

Calmness in challenging situations

Leadership in interventions

Commitment to professional growth

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEN Provision

Location: Bere Alston, Devon

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent or Long‑Term Supply

About the Role

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 is passionate about making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers to adapt and deliver engaging learning across the curriculum.
• Lead small group and 1:1 interventions to boost both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• 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 Teaching Assistants, sharing good practice and expertise.

Qualifications & Skills

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, or Autism.
• Understand how to use behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies effectively.
• Can communicate clearly and build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff.
• Stay calm, compassionate and professional in challenging situations.
• Confident in leading interventions and supporting other members of 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 your professional development.
• Support from a friendly, local agency that truly 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.