Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Blyth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 1 and 2 in a Cramlington primary school starting September 2026.

You will lead lessons during release time, run interventions, and work closely with teachers to ensure engaging learning and pupil progress. DBS Update Service preferred.

This temporary role offers a potential permanent position, with competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• HLTA or equivalent qualification or QTS.
• Experience in a primary school, ideally KS2.
• Comfort leading whole-class learning and delivering interventions.
• Enhanced DBS check via Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned lessons during teacher release time.
• Lead small group and 1:1 interventions.
• Support learning across Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan engaging activities.
• Maintain high behaviour and learning expectations.

Skills

HLTA or QTS

Primary school experience

DBS Update Service

Education

HLTA or equivalent qualification or QTS

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Key Stage 1 and 2

Location: Cramlington, Northumberland
Salary: £120 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced and confident Higher Level Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We’re working with a welcoming and supportive school in Cramlington to recruit a dedicated HLTA to support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and 2.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic HLTA who enjoys leading learning, delivering interventions and occasionally covering whole classes. You’ll work closely with teaching staff to ensure pupils receive engaging, high-quality learning experiences and are supported to reach their full potential.

About the Role

• Deliver planned lessons to whole classes during teacher release time.
• Lead small group and one-to-one interventions to accelerate pupil progress.
• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 and 2.
• Work alongside class teachers to plan and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Support pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.

About You

• Qualified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) or hold an equivalent qualification or QTS.
• Experienced working within a primary school, ideally in Key Stage 2.
• Confident leading whole-class learning and delivering interventions.
• Flexible, organised and proactive in supporting teaching and learning.
• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Hold (or are willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to secure a permanent role within the school.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.