Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

St Paul's Catholic School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Paul’s Catholic School in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Conditions in our specialist resource provision. You will work under the direction of the class teacher to deliver teaching and learning resources for pupils aged 11–16.

The role is 33 ½ hours per week, term time only plus one training day, with a starting salary of £23,487 and progression into the Pay Range 3 Point 16 (£30,518–£32,597 FTE).

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 11–16 with ASC; training will be provided.
• Strong understanding of classroom practice and working with pupils with ASC needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the specialist resource provision.
• Deliver teaching and learning resources under the direction of the class teacher for pupils with ASC.
• Support families and young people to transition successfully to adulthood.

Skills

ASC experience

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

33 ½ hours per week, Term time only plus 1 training day

Working hours Monday - Friday between 8.00am-5.00pm

St. Paul’s Pay Range 3 Point 16, -£30,518 - £32,597 FTE)

Starting Salary £23,487

Are you passionate about seeing pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions succeed in their education and supporting families and young people to transition successfully to adulthood?

This position will support pupils within our specialist resource provision. Supporting pupils with complex SEN needs which are currently unable to access mainstream education and deliver teaching and learning resources under the direction of the class teacher. We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic individual into the Specialist Learning Support role. You should be resilient, flexible and enthusiastic, and have a strong understanding of classroom practice and working with variety of pupils with ASC needs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will have experience in working with children aged between 11 -16 years old with ASC, training will be given as appropriate.

St. Paul's is a thriving and successful Catholic school with an excellent reputation. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke CPD opportunities and through the management of a growing and successful training school. All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul’s regardless of faith.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 9.00am

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

St. Paul’s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All references will be requested and Online Searches prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.