Teaching Assistant (HLTA supporting SEMH)
West Exe School, Exeter, EX2 9JU20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks pa (term time only)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade D (£24,155 to £26,601 – actual salary range)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have a passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally? Are you an experienced and skilled practitioner with expertise in supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and ADHD?
At West Exe School, we are seeking an exceptional Senior Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and inclusive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring that some of our most vulnerable learners receive the tailored support, guidance and encouragement they need to succeed. Working closely with teachers, the SEND team, families and external professionals, you will use your specialist knowledge to create positive learning experiences, build trusting relationships and develop strategies that enable pupils to regulate, engage and achieve their full potential. You will work alongside children in the classroom, plan and deliver interventions and lead on the area of need – Social, Emotional and Mental Health.
What the school offers its staff
At West Exe, one conviction shapes everything: every student and every member of staff deserve something exceptional. An exceptional culture to belong to. Exceptional teaching to learn from. An exceptional experience to carry with them long after they leave. If you are motivated to be there to support every child, every time, then come and join us.
Further information about the job
We are part of the Ted Wragg Trust, an ambitious and inclusive trust of schools strengthening our communities through excellent education.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About West Exe School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- West Exe School website
- Email address
- recruitment@westexe.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01392 660100
The Ted Wragg Trust is an ambitious and inclusive Trust of Schools strengthening our communities through excellent education. Formed in 2013 with the aim of creating an outstanding educational experience for all of Exeter’s children no matter what their background or aptitudes, the Trust has since grown from a one school Trust to a 12 school Multi-Academy Trust and is responsible for the education of over 7000 children aged between 2-16.
Arranging a visit to West Exe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@westexe.devon.sch.uk.
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