Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Emerson Valley School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK4 2JR

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  4 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade F - £31,067 – £35,235 pro rata p.a £24,337 - £27,602 actual p.a

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunity

to start at Emerson Valley Junior School

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

To commence September 2025

Permanent/ part time

Salary Grade F - £31,067 – £35,235 pro rata p.a £24,337 - £27,602 actual p.a

33.5 hours per week, term time (39 weeks per year)

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.

In addition, you will be required to work until 4:30pm on three days per week. This includes:

1 hour of administrative time

2 hours supporting after-school clubs

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. This role involves working closely with teachers to plan, organise, and support teaching and learning activities across the school. You will lead learning with individuals and groups under the guidance of a qualified teacher.

As part of this role, you will also provide regular class cover, as well as ad hoc cover across both Emerson Valley Junior School and Merebrook Infant school.

An interest in teaching music would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

The ideal candidate will: -

Have experience providing class cover (scheduled and ad hoc)

Have experience of working with children with a SEND need.

Want to make a difference to the children in our care.

The schools within the 5 Dimensions Trust are consistently ranked amongst the highest-achieving schools in Milton Keynes. We are on a mission to make our Trust the very best place to work and study.

Employee wellbeing is a priority for 5 Dimensions Trust and we recognise that happy employees perform better and live happier and healthier lives. Professional development is of a high quality; colleagues engage in a range of CPD from in-house coaching to National Professional Qualifications. All staff identify a ​5-year career pathway supporting them to grow and be the best version of themselves. Our pension scheme is generous, as is our incremental pay progression. If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on 01908 507914

Closing Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025, 9am

Interviews: Tuesday 10 June 2025

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Tel: 01908 677954

Email: recruitment@ct5d.com

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Emerson Valley School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 480 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Emerson Valley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/emerson-valley-school-milton-keynes

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