Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £110 – £140 (dependent on experience)
Our agency is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Milton Keynes, seeking a confident and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HLTA who is passionate about supporting pupils’ learning and development while working closely with teaching staff across the school.
About the Role
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will work collaboratively with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons, lead learning activities, and provide high-quality support to pupils, helping them achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned lessons to whole classes in the absence of the class teacher
- Support teaching and learning across a range of year groups
- Work with individual pupils and small groups to provide targeted intervention and raise attainment
- Assist with planning, preparing, and adapting learning activities to meet pupils’ needs
- Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teachers
- Promote positive behaviour and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and carers
- Support pupils with a range of learning needs, ensuring all children can access the curriculum effectively
Candidate Profile
- HLTA qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Previous experience working within a primary school setting
- Confidence delivering lessons across different year groups
- Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective classroom practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, adaptable, and positive approach to supporting teaching and learning
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Two relevant professional references
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Why Register With Us?
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to free CPD and safeguarding training
- Flexible working options including full-time and part-time roles
- £100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)
Apply Today
If you are an experienced HLTA looking for your next opportunity in Milton Keynes, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Call: 01296 752 499
Or click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.