Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
Location: Milton Keynes
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £90–£120 per day
Sometimes the teacher needs support.
Sometimes the class needs someone to step in and lead.
As an HLTA, you help both happen.
This role goes beyond general classroom support. You will assist teachers and also take responsibility for delivering lessons when required, ensuring continuity and consistency in learning.
Key responsibilities
Support whole-class learning alongside the teacher
Deliver planned lessons when required
Work with groups and individuals
Reinforce classroom routines and expectations
Support behaviour management
Assist with planning and preparation
Help maintain a structured classroom environment
Your impact
Lessons continue smoothly when teachers are unavailable
Pupils receive consistent and structured support
Classroom routines remain strong
Learning is uninterrupted
Skills and experience
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
Confidence leading groups or whole classes
Strong communication skills
Organisation and reliability
Ability to follow lesson plans effectively
What success looks like
Pupils remain engaged during teacher absence
Lessons run effectively and on time
Behaviour remains consistent
Teachers feel supported
This role is ideal for someone with experience looking to take on more responsibility within a primary setting
Supply Desk can offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme
- Out of hours on-call service
- Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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.