Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Middlesbrough

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Middlesbrough 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 progress within education, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term, full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, leading interventions, and working closely with teachers to provide high-quality education and support within the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and activities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 where required.
• Support teachers with planning, preparation, and assessment activities.
• Lead interventions and small group learning sessions.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Provide support for pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Support effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• HLTA qualification or significant experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working within a primary school setting.
• Experience leading learning activities or interventions.
• Strong understanding of child development and the primary curriculum.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Passion for supporting children’s education and development.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily rate of £120 – £130 per day.
• Opportunities across Middlesbrough and the surrounding areas.
• Long-term, full-time 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.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for your next HLTA opportunity and want to make a real difference in children’s education, we’d love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
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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.