HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Milton Road Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Road Primary School in Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant experienced in working with children across our primary classrooms. You will offer timetabled and ad hoc sessions of teacher cover and general classroom support, contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

The post is temporary with a view to permanent based on a six-month probation; 32.5 hours per week, term time only, pay level 4 point 12, and a DBS

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children across primary classrooms.
• Able to provide timetabled and ad hoc teacher cover and classroom support.

Responsibilities

• Provide timetabled and ad hoc teacher cover and general classroom support.

Job description

Ascham Road

Cambridge

CB4 2BD

TEL: [phone]

EMAIL: [e-mail]

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Temporary with potential to become permanent based on the successful completion of a Six-month probation period

Pay Level 4 Point 12 (Dependent on Experience)

32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term Time only

Required - 4th Jan 2027

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher level Teaching Assistant experienced in working with children across our primary classrooms. We are looking for someone who can offer timetabled and ad hoc sessions of teacher cover and general classroom support.

We can offer you:

• Friendly children who are keen to learn and whom Ofsted describe as ‘polite and courteous’
• A modern, well-resourced school building
• A friendly staff team
• Supportive and committed parents
• Plenty of smiles and the occasional slice of cake

We are looking for someone who:

• Can work flexibly within a team.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner?
• Is proactive, creative and enthusiastic
• Has high expectations for all children and for their own practice
• Is able to work as part of a successful team

Milton Road is a large, two-form entry primary school in the North of Cambridge.

As a school, we are excited by the many opportunities that we already offer our children and look forward to expanding on these further as we continue on our journey of development.

Closing date: 11.30pm Sunday 22nd November 2026

Provisional Interview dates for shortlisted candidate: Tuesday 1st December 2026

Milton Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.