Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Billingham

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay £120–£130

Fast-track registration and compliance

CPD access via Milk Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for primary schools in Billingham and the surrounding areas, with start from September 2026. We offer long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll support teachers, deliver learning activities, lead interventions, and provide high-quality support to pupils across the Primary age range, from EYFS to KS2, while upholding safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is essential.
• HLTA experience or experience leading learning activities is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the Primary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Lead lessons and learning activities when required.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and the wider school team.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills

Teaching experience

HLTA experience

Primary curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Classroom management

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Billingham

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Billingham and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced HLTA or an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term and full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play an important role within the classroom, supporting teachers, delivering learning activities, leading interventions, and providing high-quality support to pupils across the Primary age range.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Lead lessons and learning activities when required.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and the wider school team.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is essential.
• HLTA experience or experience leading learning activities is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the Primary curriculum.
• Confident leading small groups and learning activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £120.00 – £130.00 per day.
• Opportunities across Billingham and surrounding areas.
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.