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Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Recruiting organisation: Heronshaw School

Milton Keynes

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Job details

Location
Milton Keynes
Employer type
Direct from school
Posted by the original source
5 August 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
11 August 2026
Applications close
21 August 2026

Job description

Heronshaw School Higher Level Teaching Assistant Salary: Grade F, £22,895 pro rata (£32,061 FTE) Contract: Part Time, Permanent Hours: 31.25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Heronshaw School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together.  At IFtL we are never alone.  We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.   We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Pastoral Support to play a key role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning across our school. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with teachers to plan, deliver and adapt learning activities for individuals, groups and whole classes. You will also provide short-term class cover when required, ensuring continuity of learning and effective behaviour management. As an HLTA/Pastoral Support, you will lead and support a team of teaching assistants, contribute to the development of a specialist area (such as SEND, EAL or curriculum support), and help monitor and assess pupil progress. You will play a vital role in promoting inclusion, supporting pupils’ social and emotional development, and creating a positive learning environment. Please see the job description for further details.    We can offer: As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates have access to enhanced family leave, Employee Assistance program, bespoke CPD and auto enrolment in LGPS/Teacher pension.  All IFtL employees have access to a benefits platform which offers discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more. For more information or to arrange a visit to Heronshaw School please contact Jemma McDonagh on  centralhrteam@iftl.co.uk Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together. Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL’s safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives. All school-based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check #WelcomeToIFtL #BelongingInIFtL #IFtLFamily

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Job reference
hlta-pastoral-support
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)

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