KS2 HLTA- September 2026

Milk Education

Wigan

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+
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Excellent rates of pay
Fast-registration process
5 FREE CPD courses
24/7 access to consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an experienced HLTA to cover lessons across Year 3 to Year 6 at a primary school in Wigan. The role is full-time from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, starting immediately until December 2026.

Ideal candidates will have previous KS2 teaching experience or HLTA status and strong relationship and behaviour management skills. The position offers excellent pay rates and additional support resources.

Qualifications

  • Experience in KS2 settings, particularly in a UK mainstream primary school.
  • Ability to cover a range of subjects in Years 3 to 6.
  • Strong skills in managing student behavior.

Responsibilities

  • Cover lessons in Years 3-6 when teachers need management release time.
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment.
  • Ensure curriculum delivery and student engagement.

Skills

KS2 Teaching experience
HLTA Status or QTS Status
Behaviour management skills
Relationship building

Education

Level 6 Degree

Job description

KS2 HLTA – September 2026

Milk Education is looking for an experienced HLTA to work full‑time at a primary school in Wigan (WN1).

The HLTA role will consist of covering lessons across Year 3 to Year 6 (KS2) when the teachers are out doing PPA or need management release time. In this HLTA role you will be required to cover a range of subjects within Year 3 to Year 6 (KS2) so knowledge and experience covering the KS2 curriculum within a UK mainstream primary school setting is essential.

This role is starting immediately and will continue until December 2026.

The KS2 HLTA role will be full time 08:30am until 15:30pm, Monday to Friday. This is a long‑term role and could potentially go permanent for the ideal applicant.

Applicants will need to possess:
  • Previous KS2 Teaching or HLTA experience
  • HLTA Status, QTS Status or Level 6 Degree
  • The ability to develop positive relationships with staff and students alike
  • Strong behaviour management skills
Benefits to YOU:
  • Fast‑registration process
  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Educator Wellbeing GuideSchool Preparation Pack
  • FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers
  • 5 FREE CPD courses when you register with us
  • 24/7 access to your personal consultant
Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose‑driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high‑quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Email: Hayley.henry@milk-education.co.uk

INLVP

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

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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