Primary HLTA: Lead Learning & Interventions

AMA Admin; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is working with welcoming primary schools across Eaglescliffe and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced HLTA or a teaching assistant seeking the next step in your education career, we have long-term and full-time opportunities available, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Lead small groups

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Milk Education is working with welcoming primary schools across Eaglescliffe and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced HLTA or a teaching assistant seeking the next step in your education career, we have long-term and full-time opportunities available, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.