Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA in Milton Keynes

Stephenson Academy provides education for students aged between 9 and 16 years. We are the local SEN provision for students with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, individualised curriculum that meets the needs of our students and supports successful outcomes for all. Our staff team is drawn from all walks of life, creating a dynamic and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes? Are you someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a great listener who is non-judgemental and calm under pressure? Would you like the chance to be part of an exciting, forward-looking special school, working holistically with young people in Key Stages 3 and 4 who have SEMH needs? Would you like to be part of a team that works hard to improve the life opportunities of some of the most vulnerable young people in Milton Keynes?

We are seeking:

• A calm and caring person who will thrive in a busy environment, where conflict resolution and de-escalation are part of everyday life.
• A passionate leader of young people, who cares about holistic education and is willing to engage with pastoral concerns that impact every aspect of our students’ lives as part of the daily routine.
• A mentor with the creativity and imaginative flair to engage our young people, helping them to build resilience and access education more effectively.
• Someone skilled at building relationships with everyone, whatever their background and whatever their barriers to learning might be.
• An understanding individual who can put themselves in others’ shoes and communicate different perspectives, to enhance our students’ understanding of the world.
• A team player, who can work well with staff and students alike and can communicate at the young person’s level in a calm and professional way.
• An HLTA who can teach, or is willing to teach, across a variety of subjects at KS3 and KS4, as we continue to develop and refine our curriculum offer.

Why choose our Trust? We can offer you:

• A welcoming and positive working environment where the wellbeing of both students and staff is a top priority.
• High-quality professional development and support, including bespoke CPD.
• Smaller class sizes, with the ability to be truly creative, not prescriptive.
• Progression opportunities across the Trust.
• Free access to holistic treatments as part of our wellbeing policy.

Closing date for applications: 3rd June 2026. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be shortlisted. Please contact HR on email hr@stephensonacademy.org.uk to arrange. CVs will not be accepted; please complete the application form on MyNewTerm. NB - Qualification certificates, identification and proof of the right to work in the UK will be required at interview.

Stephenson (MK) Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services working on behalf of the Trust. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to commencement of this post.