HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location: Milton Keynes
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £90–£120 per day

Sometimes the teacher needs support.
Sometimes the class needs someone to step in and lead.

As an HLTA, you help both happen.

This role goes beyond general classroom support. You will assist teachers and also take responsibility for delivering lessons when required, ensuring continuity and consistency in learning.

Key responsibilities
Support whole-class learning alongside the teacher
Deliver planned lessons when required
Work with groups and individuals
Reinforce classroom routines and expectations
Support behaviour management
Assist with planning and preparation
Help maintain a structured classroom environment

Your impact
Lessons continue smoothly when teachers are unavailable
Pupils receive consistent and structured support
Classroom routines remain strong
Learning is uninterrupted

Skills and experience
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant
Confidence leading groups or whole classes
Strong communication skills
Organisation and reliability
Ability to follow lesson plans effectively

What success looks like
Pupils remain engaged during teacher absence
Lessons run effectively and on time
Behaviour remains consistent
Teachers feel supported

This role is ideal for someone with experience looking to take on more responsibility within a primary setting

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

Contact information

Raja Sing