3 SEND Opportunities | SEND Teacher (QTS), HLTA & Teaching Assistant | £25,000–£40,000 | Torbay
Location: Torbay (Torquay, Paignton & Brixham)
Start Date: September 2026
Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm | Term Time Only
We're Growing... Join Our Specialist Alternative Provision
Rise Education & Care Group is expanding our specialist onsite Alternative Provision in Torbay, and we're looking for passionate education professionals to join our growing team.
We're currently recruiting for three exciting opportunities:
⭐ SEND Teacher (QTS)
£40,000 Actual Salary (Term Time Only)
⭐ Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
£28,000-£30,000 Actual Salary (Dependent on Experience)
⭐ SEND Teaching Assistant
£25,000 Actual Salary (Term Time Only)
Whether you're an experienced SEND Teacher, an ambitious HLTA or an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking to develop your career within specialist education, we'd love to hear from you.
Empower Potential. Support Growth. Transform Lives.
At Rise Education & Care Group, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.
Our specialist onsite Alternative Provision supports a maximum of 12 secondary-aged learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Many learners have experienced disrupted education, emotionally based school avoidance or barriers associated with:
- Autism
- ADHD
- SEMH
- Speech, Language & Communication Needs
Although learners are secondary-aged, many access learning at primary levels, requiring highly personalised teaching, phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions.
You'll become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to helping every learner rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and achieve meaningful outcomes.
The Opportunities
SEND Teacher (QTS) - Salary: £40,000 Actual Salary
As our SEND Teacher, you'll lead teaching and learning across the provision, creating engaging and personalised learning experiences that enable every learner to succeed.
You'll work alongside an experienced HLTA and Teaching Assistant to deliver an individualised curriculum that supports educational progress and emotional wellbeing.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Salary: £28,000-£30,000 Actual Salary (Dependent on Experience)
As our HLTA, you'll work alongside the SEND Teacher, delivering learning activities, targeted interventions and personalised support while helping to lead the classroom when appropriate.
You'll play a key role in helping learners develop confidence, independence and emotional resilience.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Salary: £25,000 Actual Salary
As our Teaching Assistant, you'll provide day-to-day classroom support, helping learners access education, develop confidence and achieve their individual goals.
You'll work closely with the Teacher and HLTA to create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment while supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and personalised learning.
Experience We'd Love to See
We're keen to hear from applicants with experience in:
- SEND Education
- Alternative Provision
- Autism
- ADHD
- SEMH
- Speech & Language
- Primary SEND
- Phonics
- Literacy & Numeracy Interventions
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Team Teach (desirable)
Essential Requirements
SEND Teacher
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching children or young people with SEND
- Knowledge of EHCPs and adaptive teaching
- Excellent behaviour management skills
HLTA
- HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- Strong behaviour management skills
- Experience within education or Alternative Provision
Teaching Assistant
- Experience supporting children or young people (SEND experience desirable)
- A positive, patient and nurturing approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion for helping young people succeed
- Experience within education, care or youth work is desirable
Why Join Rise?
This isn't a mainstream education setting.
You'll work with a small cohort of learners where relationships come first and every member of staff has the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
You'll benefit from:
✔ Small learner numbers (maximum of 12)
✔ High staff-to-learner ratios
✔ A supportive multidisciplinary team
✔ A trauma-informed, relationship-led approach
✔ Personalised learning programmes
✔ Opportunities to shape and develop an innovative Alternative Provision
✔ A rewarding role where every day matters
What You'll Receive
- PAYE employment - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions.
- Weekly pay, with the option to move to monthly pay if preferred.
- Flexible holiday pay - choose to accrue your holiday pay or receive it alongside your wages.
- Term Time Only working.
- Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
- Digital onboarding, online timesheets and easy access to payslips through our app.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant.
- Career progression opportunities within Rise Education & Care Group.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to young people's lives.
About Rise Education & Care Group
Rise Education & Care Group provides specialist education, care and wellbeing services across the South West.
Everything we do is built around three core principles:
Trauma-Informed. Safeguarding-Led. Outcomes-Focused.
We're committed to empowering potential, supporting growth and transforming lives by putting the right people in the right roles.
Safeguarding
Rise Education & Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Right to Work checks
- Satisfactory references
- Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Completion of mandatory safeguarding training
Apply Today
We're recruiting for three positions, so whether you're applying for the SEND Teacher, HLTA or SEND Teaching Assistant role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please state in your application which position you're applying for.
[email protected]
Applications will be reviewed as they're received, and interviews arranged throughout the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
Pay: £25,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have right to work in the UK?
- Do you have a valid DBS or are you willing to process one with us?
Work Location: In person
