Flexible HLTA: Lead Engaging Lessons Across Classes

AMA Admin; Leigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with temp-to-perm path

APSCo Compliance+ high-safety checks

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership school network

5+ CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE lesson plans and resources

Educator Wellbeing resources and hub

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time, long-term role in Leigh (WN7) starting September 2026. You will work across EYFS to Year 6, following a weekly timetable, with tasks provided by the class teacher.

This is a temporary role with strong prospects for permanent placement. The successful candidate will support an inclusive school culture, manage classrooms effectively, and uphold safeguarding policies while delivering engaging lessons and timely

Qualifications

• HLTA qualification (or Level 4) or teaching qualification with QTS.
• Recent HLTA or teaching experience in a school or education setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the national curriculum.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Exceptional organisational skills to keep on top of marking and lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Covering PPA, teaching the children in each class and ensuring they complete their work to a high standard.
• Guiding children through the curriculum, marking work and setting homework tasks.
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Upholding the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies.
• Promoting an accepting, inclusive classroom where every student feels they belong.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Organisational skills

Education

HLTA Level 4 or equivalent

QTS teaching qualification (if applicable)

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a full-time, long-term role in Leigh (WN7) starting September 2026. You will work across EYFS to Year 6, following a weekly timetable, with tasks provided by the class teacher.

This is a temporary role with strong prospects for permanent placement. The successful candidate will support an inclusive school culture, manage classrooms effectively, and uphold safeguarding policies while delivering engaging lessons and timely