Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA 4)

Millwood is expanding!

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and talented HLTA Level 4 to join our teamcould it be you? This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate ready to step up, shine, and make a real impact. We’d love for you to start in September 2026. If you’re passionate, proactive, and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Please carefully read the job description and person specification and apply by completing the application form no more than two sides of A4 and send to recruitment@millwoodschool.co.uk by 26.4.26. Shortlisting will take place on 27.4.26. Interviews will take place on 30.4.26 and 1.5.26.

Millwood is a great place to work!

What our pupils say about Millwood:

“I belong at Millwood”

“Millwood is a magic school”

“I love Millwood”

What our parents say about Millwood:

“My son wakes me every morning at 5am saying school and clapping. He can’t wait to put his uniform on.”

“O loves school to the point he wakes me up every weekend holding his uniform he loves it so much”

“Teachers and staff are lovely, friendly and helpful”

What staff say about Millwood

“Millwood really is a fantastic place to work. Everywhere you turn there is always a friendly smile and support readily available; all you need to do is ask.”

“Being a teacher at Millwood is an absolute privilege. From the moment you walk through the doors you are welcomed by everyone. The children make each day so wonderful and to see them smiling and enjoying school brings me so much happiness.It is a joy to work alongside like-minded, enthusiastic colleagues at Millwood who really do strive to bring out the best!”

“Millwood has and will continue to be my dream job, I feel very lucky to be able to teach the most wonderful children.”

Purpose of the Role:

To take responsibility for agreed learning activities under the supervision of line manager/ headteacher, including planning, preparing, and delivering lessons to individuals, groups, or whole classes. To assess, record, and report on pupil progress and to manage and support other teaching assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver learning activities under line manager supervision.
• Support pupils’ learning, development, and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote inclusion and independence.
• Assess and report on pupil progress, to school, caregivers and pupils.
• Manage behaviour constructively and support school policies.
• Support curriculum delivery and adapt resources to meet pupil needs.
• Use ICT effectively to support learning including specialist equipment.
• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies as and when required.
• Attend all INSET training.
• Contribute to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Develop and implement individual learning plans in conjunction with EHCP’s and class teams.
• Contribute to the overall ethos and values of the school, including a commitment to collaborative and cooperative working with colleagues.
• Support the planning and delivery of outofschool learning opportunities that reinforce and extend the learning taking place in school.
• Lead and manage an area of responsibility within school- this is yet to be decided but please indicate what your strengths and interests are in your application. For example, behaviour, sensory processing, multi-sensory impairments, school clubs, etc.

Millwood can offer:

• Wonderful children who will make you smile everyday.
• A robust induction and comprehensive professional development programme
• An inclusive, nurturing and friendly working environment.

Millwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our safeguarding policy can be found on our school website www.millwoodschool.co.uk. The appointment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and barred list check; two satisfactory references; occupational health report and right to work in the UK. We may conduct an online search of shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE 2025.

Application forms are downloadable from this page and returnable to recruitment@millwoodschool.co.uk

****Please ensure that the application form is completed in full, and submitted as a whole document, including how you meet the person specification and ensuring no gaps are left in education and employment history. We do not accept CVs***