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SEND TA (Maternity Cover)

Glebe Farm School · Milton Keynes · Milton Keynes

Job description

We are an AMBITIOUS school, with a strong sense

of BELONGING and CREATIVITY at the heart.

Glebe Farm School is a newly established, purpose-built all-through school located in the thriving community of Glebe Farm. Once fully operational, the school will accommodate up to 1,569 pupils. As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi-Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering an outstanding 21st-century curriculum to all our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils for maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and exceed their aspirations. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality support, demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, engage in ongoing self-reflection and professional development, and build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

This role offers significant opportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic and expanding school environment.

The position is based at Glebe Farm School, Wavendon, Milton Keynes. For more information, please visit www.glebefarmschool.co.uk.

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning Multi Academy Trust, successful candidates will have full access to our staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD package, enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave and Employee Assistance Programme. In addition, access to an Employee Benefits Scheme including discount on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and much more. 

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safer recruitment practice and preemployment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All vacancies are subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. We are an equal opportunities employer. 

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.

Our commitment to ensuring equal opportunity and lifelong development is showcased in our 1:1 iPad initiative for learners and teaching colleagues across the schools in our trust. By harnessing the power of technology and collaboration, we aim to reshape and rethink what it means to be a learner into this digital age, and you can play a role in shaping our curriculum offer by joining us on this journey.

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.

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About this school

Glebe Farm School

Free schools · All-through · Ages 2–16

Not rated
Pupils
907
Avg teacher salary
£47,258
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.1:1
Academy trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK17 8XY

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Salary
£20,446.95 Annually (Actual) £26,824 FTE (£20,446.95 Pro rated)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
21 October 2026
Closing date
3 November 2026

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