Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Secondary Schools (SEND)

Location: Milton Keynes (MK)
Hours: Full Time – 5 Days per Week
Contract: Full-Time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within secondary schools across Milton Keynes.

This rewarding role involves working within a mainstream resource provision, supporting students across a range of subjects in mainstream classrooms, delivering targeted interventions, and helping young people achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEND in mainstream secondary classrooms.
• Deliver high-quality interventions linked to students' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work closely with the SEND and Emmaus teams to promote student progress and wellbeing.
• Act as a keyworker, delivering Humanities and small-group learning sessions.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs and encourage student engagement.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Support students in developing confidence, independence, and skills for adulthood.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or young people in a teaching, school, childcare, or SEND setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of classroom practice and effective behaviour management.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, with confidence supporting across the secondary curriculum.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A creative and flexible approach to supporting learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• An understanding of educational policies, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.
• A positive, resilient attitude and a commitment to helping every student succeed.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people through teaching, learning support, childcare, youth work, or similar roles.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.
• Full-time availability (Monday to Friday).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Us?

• Full-time role in welcoming secondary schools across Milton Keynes.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's education and future.
• Supportive school environments and experienced SEND teams.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding career supporting students to achieve their full potential.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed individual with experience in teaching or childcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of learners.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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