Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) 

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic HLTA looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs?

A specialist school in Devizes is seeking a committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start for the right candidate.

This is a full-time role working with students aged 7 to 16, many of whom face social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, as well as Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC).

You’ll play a key role in supporting learning, managing behaviour, and promoting positive progress across the curriculum.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Leading and delivering learning activities across key stages

• Supporting students with ASC and behavioural barriers to engage in meaningful learning

• Assisting teachers with planning, assessment, and classroom management

• Promoting independence, emotional resilience, and self-regulation

• Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and specialists to support individual needs

What Makes This School Stand Out?

This setting is known for:

• A therapeutic, supportive approach to education

• A focus on helping students overcome personal and behavioural challenges

• Small class sizes with high levels of personalised support

• A strong staff team who value consistency, creativity, and compassion

• A culture of celebrating small wins and nurturing each pupil’s journey

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

By working with Teaching Personnel, you’ll benefit from:

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• Your own dedicated consultant to support you from application to placement

• Access to the CPD Academy, offering courses in Autism, Team Teach, SEMH and more

• Opportunities to grow in SEN, behaviour support and classroom leadership

• £50 bonus for every educator you refer to us

If you’re ready to join a team where every day makes a difference, apply now and start your next rewarding chapter in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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