Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Milton Keynes

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join Lift Charles Warren. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning, helping every child to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Welcome to Lift Charles Warren, where we are committed to providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day. We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school for children aged 4-11, offering both mainstream education and a specialist provision for children in EYFS through to Key Stage 1. Our Communication and Language provision, Butterflies, supports pupils placed with us by the Local Authority.

As an HLTA, you will work in partnership with teachers to support learning, raise attainment, and promote pupils' independence and wellbeing. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:

• Deliver planned and unplanned lesson coverage
• Plan and lead engaging learning activities and interventions
• Support teaching through marking, feedback, and lesson delivery
• Work with individuals and small groups, including pupils with SEND
• Contribute to assessment and pupil progress tracking
• Line manage Teaching Assistants, supporting their development
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-organised learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds an HLTA qualification (Level 3) or equivalent
• Has experience working within a school or supporting young people
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of teaching and learning
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident leading learning and supporting colleagues
• Shows patience, resilience, and a calm, professional approach
• Is committed to inclusive education and high expectations

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Closing date: 18th May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.