Thomas Hall School, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced SEN HLTA to join the School.

Post: SNE Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: Thomas Hall School, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD

FTE Salary Range: Grade E Pt 15-20, £30,024-£32,597 per annum full time equivalent.

Actual Salary range: £14,081.48-£15,288.12 (Pro Rata)

Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract until  22 July 2027, term time only - Maternity Cover

Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week 

Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

Summary

An energetic and dynamic higher level teaching assistant to primarily work with SEN and EAL children in a specialised area of the school.

About the role

Co-ordinate, plan and deliver intervention programmes for SEN Individuals with a particular focus on engagement. Monitor and track progress for students participating in the programmes and report data to the SENCo. Ability to complete numeracy and literacy intervention work up to GCSE level. Monitoring engagement with 'The Hub' space and time spent there.

About the successful candidate

A motivated, inspirational and highly professional person to work with SEN students and support teaching and learning. Committed to providing these students with the highest level of education they are able to access and increase their understanding and application of literacy and numeracy.

About the School

Thomas Hall School is committed to giving all children an engaging and enriching educational experience. We provide a richly diverse and connected school environment, representative of the world that our pupils will enter. Our pupils mature into individuals who are ambitious, open-minded and confident. Along with our academic pathway, we also take care to support individual character formation and wellbeing through The Thomas Hall Way.

Each pupil at our school is celebrated for their individual talents. For our pupils’, school is about exploring strengths and developing academic and personal skills that will ensure that every child is well prepared for the quickly changing world that awaits them. It is our promise that we will create an environment of community, collaboration and challenge. 

The Thomas Hall grounds, on the outskirts of Exeter, offer a site of inspiring natural beauty.  Our main building  was built in the 1600s, with established woodland surrounding the main campus area. The building was part of Exeter University’s Duryard Halls of Residence for nearly 100 years before becoming a school.  In 2023, Thomas Hall School joined Reach South Academy Trust.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is 17th June 2026

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 22nd June 2026

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.