Higher Level Teaching Assistant New

September Start | Devon

Are you an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Tiverton seeking a skilled HLTA to join their team from September.

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic HLTA to work closely with teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences across the curriculum. The successful candidate will support whole-class teaching, lead small intervention groups, and provide targeted support to pupils, helping them achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking initiative, supporting a range of learning needs, and making a positive impact in the classroom.

Start Date: September 2026
Role Type: Full-time
Location: Tiverton, Devon
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

• Support and, where appropriate, lead whole-class learning under teacher direction
• Deliver small group and one-to-one interventions
• Assist with planning, preparation, and assessment of learning activities
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience (essential)
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Confidence leading learning activities independently
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• A proactive, flexible, and supportive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD, SEMH, or learning difficulties, would be advantageous but is not essential

• Opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school community
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Chance to make a meaningful difference in children’s learning and development
• Potential for long-term or permanent opportunities

If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and ready for a new challenge this September, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting HLTA opportunity in Tiverton.

Email:
Call: 01392 920363

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.