Location: Devon Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm Pay: £95–£120 per day Start Date: September Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step? Axcis Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming specialist school this September. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA who is confident leading lessons, delivering targeted interventions, and supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. You'll play a key role across the primary department, covering teacher PPA time, leading whole-class learning, delivering small group interventions, and providing high-quality classroom support. About the Role As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging lessons and personalised support that helps every pupil achieve their full potential. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading whole-class lessons during teacher PPA and planned absences. • Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups. • Supporting pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development. • Assisting with the planning and delivery of personalised learning in line with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). • Promoting communication, independence, and confidence throughout the school day. • Using positive behaviour support strategies to help pupils regulate their emotions and engage with learning. • Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to meet individual pupil needs. About the School This purpose-built specialist school educates pupils aged 4–16 across both primary and secondary departments. The school supports children and young people with: • Autism (ASC) • Learning difficulties • Complex additional needs • Speech, language and communication needs The curriculum is tailored to each pupil's individual needs and includes English, Maths, Science, PE, PSHE, Art, Design Technology, Personal Development, Enrichment, and Engagement activities. With small class sizes of just 8–10 pupils, staff can provide personalised support, helping pupils develop communication, independence, early literacy and numeracy skills, and social and emotional wellbeing. About You We're looking for someone who is: • An experienced Teaching Assistant or qualified HLTA. • Confident leading lessons and managing a classroom independently. • Passionate about supporting children with SEND. • Calm, resilient, and nurturing when responding to behaviours that challenge. • Skilled at recognising how communication needs can influence behaviour and adapting support accordingly. • Knowledgeable about safeguarding procedures and committed to promoting the welfare of vulnerable children. • A positive team player with excellent communication skills. Why Join Axcis Education? • Competitive daily pay of £95–£120, paid weekly every Friday. • Full-time role with consistent hours. • September start in a highly supportive specialist school. • Ongoing support from your dedicated Axcis Education consultant. • Opportunities for professional development and future career progression within SEND education. If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and make a lasting difference to the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding September opportunity. INDDEV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Kirsty Chisholm&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6002</strong></strong>