Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

About this Role Stephenson Academy Stephenson Academy provides education for students aged between 9 and 16 years. We are the local SEN provision for students with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We pride ourselves on delivering a high‑quality, individualised curriculum that meets the needs of our students and supports successful outcomes for all. Our staff team is drawn from all walks of life, creating a dynamic and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve HLTA-: Pay range 3 Scale point 16-20. FTE £30518-32597 WITH Actual salary 26964-28800 · Do you want to make a difference to a young person’s life in Milton Keynes? · Are you, or do you want to be, an HLTA? · Do you want to help us to build brighter futures? Are you someone with excellent interpersonal skills, a great listener who is non‑judgemental and calm under pressure? Would you like the chance to be part of an exciting, forward‑looking special school, working holistically with young people in Key Stages 3 and 4 who have SEMH needs? Would you like to be part of a team that works hard to improve the life opportunities of some of the most vulnerable young people in Milton Keynes? We are seeking: · A calm and caring person who will thrive in a busy environment, where conflict resolution and de‑escalation are part of everyday life. · A passionate leader of young people, who cares about holistic education and is willing to engage with pastoral concerns that impact every aspect of our students’ lives as part of the daily routine. · A mentor with the creativity and imaginative flair to engage our young people, helping them to build resilience and access education more effectively. · Someone skilled at building relationships with everyone, whatever their background and whatever their barriers to learning might be. · An understanding individual who can put themselves in others’ shoes and communicate different perspectives, to enhance our students’ understanding of the world. · A