Lead Primary Class Learning as HLTA | Sept Start

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Potential permanent position

Professional development opportunities

Support from education consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a Darlington primary school from September 2026. The role offers a full-time temporary contract with a view to permanency, and a salary of £110–£140 per day depending on experience.

You will lead whole-class activities in the teacher's absence, plan with staff, support EYFS to KS2, and run targeted interventions while promoting inclusive learning and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or substantial HLTA experience in a primary school.
• Experience supporting learning across the primary curriculum.
• Confident leading whole-class learning and managing behaviour.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils and colleagues.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and adapting learning to needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Holds or willing to apply for Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning activities to whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Plan, prepare and adapt learning activities with teaching staff.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 to ensure engaging, inclusive learning.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes to individuals and groups.
• Support children with SEND, SEMH and additional needs through tailored strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, nurturing environment.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback to inform planning.
• Work with teachers, SENDCOs, parents and the wider team to support every child.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs and events.

Skills

Whole-class teaching

Behaviour management

Communication

Planning & prep

SEND support

Team collaboration

Education

HLTA status or substantial HLTA experience

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for a Darlington primary school from September 2026. The role offers a full-time temporary contract with a view to permanency, and a salary of £110–£140 per day depending on experience.

You will lead whole-class activities in the teacher's absence, plan with staff, support EYFS to KS2, and run targeted interventions while promoting inclusive learning and safeguarding best practices.