Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Role: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location: Tavistock

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Start: September 2025

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 per annum

Make a Real Difference as a HLTA!

Are you a compassionate and educated professional looking for an opportunity to support young people with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join an exciting new specialist school in Devon, designed to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for students facing emotionally based school avoidance and anxiety.

About The Role:

As a HLTA, you’ll play a key role in supporting students’ learning, confidence and emotional wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored in-class support to ensure students can fully engage in their learning
• Assisting in the development and implementation of personalised learning strategies
• Supporting outreach initiatives to help students transition back into education 
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists and families to create a strong support network
• Encouraging social and emotional growth through effective engagement strategies

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand-new specialist provision that is transforming education for students who struggle in mainstream settings.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive Salary - Your experience and dedication will be valued
• Ongoing Training and Career Growth - Access to top-tier CPD opportunities
• A supportive Team Environment - Join a school that prioritises staff wellbeing
• Comprehensive Benefit Scheme - Including a healthcare scheme and pension options 
• A Meaningful Role - Have a lasting impact on the lives of young people

Who We’re Looking For:

• HLTA qualification or relevant experience 
• Experience working with children or young people, particularly in SEN, SEMH or Autism support
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach to learning 
• Strong relationship-building skills with students, families and colleagues
• A passion for helping young people overcome challenges and reach their full potential

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