Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Heronsgate School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7BW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  28 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,446.00 - £21,451.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

Heronsgate is a thriving and diverse Key Stage 2 academy on the south-eastern flank of Milton Keynes. We are proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools, where collaboration, ambition and professional growth sit at the heart of everything we do. 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 to appoint an inspirational teaching assistant who is passionate about enabling every child to succeed. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your development truly matters.

Why join Heronsgate?

Wellbeing matters. All staff receive one wellbeing day per year with additional wellbeing days available for those who run clubs.

Part of the Herons’ Partnership. Work closely with Heronshaw and Heronshill Schools.

A strong, supportive trust. As part of IFtL, all staff have access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

A culture of development. You’ll be encouraged and supported to innovate, reflect and continually improve in a trust that embraces forward-thinking practice.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates will have full access to enhanced family leave, generous Pension (LGPS) employer contribution, and access to a staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD, wellbeing support (Health Assured) discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.    

We are looking for someone who:

Brings a genuine passion for supporting learning

Is flexible, self-motivated and well-organised

Promotes the aims, values and vision of the school and IFtL trust

Please see job description for more details.

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  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Heronsgate School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 334 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heronsgate School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heronsgate-school-milton-keynes

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