SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Milton Keynes
Start: ASAP / Summer Term 2026
Full Time
Until Summer Break (July 2026) with strong potential to continue into September
£110 – £130 per day PAYE
A welcoming and well-resourced primary school in Milton Keynes is looking to appoint an experienced SEN HLTA to support pupils across the school. You’ll play a key role delivering small group interventions, providing targeted 1:1 support, and helping pupils access learning in a positive and structured environment.
The school is part of a forward-thinking multi-academy trust, providing excellent collaboration opportunities, shared SEN expertise, and ongoing professional development.
Your Responsibilities:
• Deliver focused intervention sessions to small groups of pupils
• Provide tailored 1:1 support for children with additional needs
• Support pupils with academic progress, confidence, and engagement
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to implement support strategies
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive learning across the classroom
Essential Job Requirements:
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Confidence leading interventions and independent support sessions
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Calm, adaptable, and proactive approach
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience desirable
Why join Teaching Personnel:
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free CPD and training opportunities to build your career
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Be part of a supportive, professional network of education staff
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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