Higher Level Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a flexible, hardworking and positive Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. The successful candidate will be adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated, with a genuine commitment to helping every child succeed. They will share our high expectations and demonstrate a strong commitment to the values and ethos of Middleton Primary School.

Working closely with teachers and other colleagues, you will play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, overcoming barriers and securing the best possible outcomes for all children. The role will include leading learning and providing class cover across the school, both on a planned basis and, when required, at short notice.

A relevant HLTA qualification is essential.

The successful candidate will:

Lead whole-class learning confidently and effectively

Support high-quality teaching and learning across the primary age range.

Build positive relationships with children and create a calm, purposeful and engaging learning environment.

Adapt learning to meet a range of needs and help children overcome barriers to learning.

Work collaboratively with teachers and other colleagues to support excellent outcomes for all pupils.

Demonstrate flexibility and be willing to provide class cover across the school as required.

Promote high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.

Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of Middleton Primary School.

Through Kingsbridge Educational Trust, Middleton Primary School can offer you:

Exceptional behaviour and positive attitudes to learning.

A beautiful environment with fantastic facilities.

A calm and purposeful school where pupils and staff thrive.

Supportive leadership and personalised professional development.

Excellent opportunities for career development and progression within the Trust.

Middleton really is a wonderful place to learn and work. We are a hardworking and dedicated team, but our school is also full of fun, laughter, mutual respect and kindness. Most importantly, our children are a delight to teach.

If you have the enthusiasm, skills and commitment we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office at [email removed].

Please visit www.middletonschool.org, follow the link under staff recruitment to My New Term to apply.

Middleton Primary School, Noon Layer Drive, Middleton, Milton Keynes MK10 9EN

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Closing date for applications is 10am on: Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews to be held on: Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd October 2026

Middleton Primary School is committed to safeguarding children.

Applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.