About Castlebridge School
Castlebridge School is a brand new provision that is being developed in a beautiful and inspiring part of Devon and will consist of two sites. One in Tavistock and one in Ivybridge. The first site that will be opening is in Tavistock. Castlebridge School and the Tavistock Hub will predominantly be for pupils with emotionally based school avoidance and anxiety linked to autism. All pupils will have an EHCP and be processed through Devon admissions. This provision will be carefully designed to meet the needs of pupils who have often found it challenging in a mainstream school.
Castlebridge School will cater for pupils from year 3 to year 11. Tavistock site will cater for up to 30 students within this age range.
We pride ourselves on providing tailored support and education to empower our pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
About the Role:
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Highter Level Teaching Assistant to join our Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people by creating a nurturing and structured environment where every child can thrive.
As an HLTA, you will work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality support for students with SEMH and ASD, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. You will support small groups and individuals, providing tailored interventions, and contribute to the planning and delivery of lessons that meet the needs of each student.
Your role will also involve supporting the development of social, emotional, and academic skills, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support to individual and small groups of students with SEMH and ASD.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons, ensuring they are differentiated to meet individual needs.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Implement strategies to support students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Foster positive relationships with students, helping to build their confidence and self-esteem.
• Support students during unstructured times break and lunchtime) to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Work closely with the wider school team, including SENCO, teachers, and support staff, to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
What we are looking for:
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and ASD.
• Strong understanding of special educational needs and how to support students with SEMH and ASD.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Experience in supporting the planning and delivery of lessons, interventions, and activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Our Total Reward Offer:
The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust.
Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners.
We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued.