HLTA

TeacherActive; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme – up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive in Exeter is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students, including those with SEND, in a secondary setting. The role starts September 2026 and offers opportunities to deliver targeted interventions within a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will have HLTA qualifications or equivalent school-based experience, strong behaviour management, and excellent communication and organisational skills to work closely with staff and contribute

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification or relevant school-based experience.
• Experience supporting students with SEND.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND and ensure access to learning.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individual and groups.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor progress and report outcomes.

Skills

HLTA qualification

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Exeter

Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience supporting students with SEND in a secondary school setting?

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a highly regarded secondary school in Exeter that is seeking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). The school has a supportive and inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to make a positive impact on student outcomes.

The school is looking to appoint a Higher Level Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis from September 2026. The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant will support students with SEND, deliver targeted interventions and work closely with staff to ensure all students can access learning and achieve success.

The successful Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) will have:

• HLTA qualification or relevant school-based experience
• Experience supporting students with SEND
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on boarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.