Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Milton Keynes

Full-Time / Flexible Opportunities | Competitive Daily Rates

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support a specialist school in Milton Keynes. The school caters for young people aged 7-19 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HLTA who is passionate about specialist education and wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people. Working within an expanding specialist setting, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning, leading classroom activities and helping pupils overcome barriers to education.

The Role

As an HLTA, you will work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and accessible learning experiences, providing additional classroom leadership and supporting pupils with a range of complex needs.

You will be confident taking responsibility for groups of pupils, delivering pre-planned lessons and adapting activities to ensure all learners can participate and make progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher.

• Leading small-group sessions and providing targeted 1:1 support.

• Supporting pupils with SEMH, ASC and SLD, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.

• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive engagement with learning.

• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, communication and social development.

• Working alongside teachers to monitor pupil progress and contribute to learning objectives.

• Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.

• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Hold HLTA status or have significant relevant experience working at HLTA level.

• Have previous experience within SEN, SEMH, ASC or specialist education.

• Are confident leading lessons and managing a classroom in the teacher's absence.

• Can adapt learning activities to support a range of abilities and additional needs.

• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills.

• Are resilient, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people.

• Are proactive, adaptable and passionate about supporting pupil development.

Experience supporting young people with autism, severe learning difficulties, communication needs or social and emotional challenges would be particularly beneficial.

What We Offer Through Tradewind Recruitment

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• Opportunities within a specialist school supporting pupils aged 7-19.

• Flexible working opportunities, with potential for longer-term placements.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant.

• Access to free CPD and training through our National College partnership.

• Opportunities to develop your experience and progress within specialist education.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced HLTA looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEN setting in Milton Keynes, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Alana at Tradewind Recruitment Northampton today to discuss the opportunity and arrange a confidential conversation.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.