Higher Level Teaching AssistantLift Charles Warren
Old Groveway, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AZ
United Kingdom Salary: 23 - 31 NJC £34,434 - £41,771 FTE, Actual Salary: £29,485.80 - £35,768.47 + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Additional Benefits Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Contract Type: Fixed term until 2027Start Date: As soon as possible Make a Difference Every Day - Join Our Inclusive School Community 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.
About the School 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.
Set within extensive grounds in the beautiful village of Simpson, our school is surrounded by trees and a canal, providing a rich and inspiring environment for learning. Our children are enthusiastic and eager to succeed, and our staff are dedicated to ensuring every child thrives.
The Role 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
What We're Looking For 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
Who is Lift Schools? We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
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.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can't wait to hear from you. 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 inline 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.