Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary (Nottingham)

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We’re currently recruiting for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Nottingham on a long-term basis starting in September.

You’ll be joining a supportive school that values collaboration, high expectations and pupil wellbeing. You’ll play an important role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with teachers while taking responsibility for leading learning activities and interventions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or HLTA looking to take the next step in their education career.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading planned lessons and learning activities when required

• Supporting teachers with high-quality classroom delivery

• Working with pupils individually and in small groups

• Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy and SEND interventions

• Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining high expectations

• Providing feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff

• Helping prepare learning resources and classroom activities

• Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 as required

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or HLTA

• A Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

• Experience delivering interventions or leading learning activities

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Confident working independently and as part of a wider school team

• Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule

• Culture-matched placements

• Priority Partnership school network

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides

• 24/7 support from your personal 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

Phone:0115 772 2772

Email: christin.rabone@milk-education.co.uk

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.

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