Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Tavistock

Tor View School is recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our education team. We are looking for versatile, resilient and committed Teaching Assistants, who can adapt their practice wherever necessary to support across all key stages.

About The School

Tor View School is a very special school that enables young people with Autism, trauma related interruptions, communication needs and learning difficulties to access an appropriate curriculum in a wonderful environment in the heart of Devon. With typical class sizes of 4 we are able to provide the care, attention, time and dedication to all of the young people to enable them to access education and reach their individual goals and aspirations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ in the assessment categories ‘Behaviour and attitudes’, ‘Personal development’ and ‘Leadership and management’ by Ofsted.

In the recent Ofsted report, inspectors said: ‘Pupils shine at this happy and effective school. They feel valued and safe because staff understand their needs and how to meet them. Staff promote positive relationships very effectively. They secure a holistic view of pupils needs and challenges. This helps ensure that pupils benefit from tailored, personalised programmes of study.’

If you have experience in SEN and want to make a real difference to lives in an environment that has the needs of the young person at the heart of what we do, you should join us. We need dedicated, skilled and experienced staff. We offer a bespoke training programme and like-minded colleagues that want to improve the lives of the young people as well as develop their personal expertise and experience with such complex needs.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To:

• Work collaboratively with teachers, adapting and implementing effective strategies to support learning across the curriculum, ensuring progress for all students.
• Lead small group or one-to-one interventions based on the specific needs of students, contributing to raising academic achievement and supporting personal development.
• Collaborate with education and wellbeing teams, taking a proactive role in supporting students’ emotional regulation and engagement, using personalised approaches.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, acting as a role model, and responding to individual needs with empathy and professionalism, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Be an emotionally available adult, providing consistent, compassionate support for children and young people with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Take responsibility for the planning, delivery, and assessment of interventions, demonstrating an understanding of the broader educational goals and tracking student progress.
• Support the professional development of other staff members, by sharing expertise and mentoring Teaching Assistants as needed.

Our Benefits Include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Blue Light Card.
• Free parking.
• Free Lunch.
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression.
• Paid for enhanced DBS.
• Wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme and more.

Daily Duties Include:

• Leading the safety and welfare of students, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for learning and development.
• Supporting and enhancing teaching and learning by adapting strategies, resources and activities to meet the diverse needs of students across the curriculum.
• Taking a proactive role in supporting students to engage and re-engage in their learning, using targeted interventions and adjusting approaches as needed to maximize student progress.
• Designing and implementing strategies and activities that support students in regulating their emotions, promoting self-control and positive behaviour.
• Supporting the holistic development of students, contributing to their emotional, social and academic growth by using a well-rounded approach to intervention and support.
• Taking responsibility for tracking and assessing student progress, particularly in areas where interventions have been implemented, and adjusting approaches as necessary.

Key Skills Required:

• Proven experience working with children and young people who have social/emotional difficulties and/or challenging behaviour, with a strong understanding of how to apply strategies for behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Ability to tailor and lead support for individual students, ensuring that interventions are personalised and effective in supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to students, teachers and parents. Competence in using ICT tools for communication and tracking progress.
• Demonstrates advanced emotional availability and resilience, with the ability to support students through challenging situations while maintaining emotional professionalism.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills and composure in high-stress situations.
• Experience in leading individual/small group interventions and mentoring others, with the capacity to take on additional responsibilities, such as supporting the development of less experienced teaching staff.
• Proactive and reflective in practice, with a commitment to continuous professional development and a clear understanding of how to improve teaching and learning outcomes for students with a range of special educational needs.

If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, or to organise a visit, please give Robyn a call on 07720891703 or email robynhill.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.