Salary: £120 - 130 per day
Reference: MWHLTA0406
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Secondary School in Bury
Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we’re a community for educators. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join a welcoming and inclusive Secondary School in Bury on a long-term basis, starting ASAP or in September.
As a HLTA, you’ll play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. Working closely with classroom teachers, pastoral teams and the SENCO, you'll help students overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their academic potential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in their career or an established HLTA seeking a new challenge.
The Role
In this varied position, you will:
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Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
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Provide classroom support to help students remain engaged and make progress
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Lead learning activities and deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
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Support students with SEND and additional learning needs
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Encourage positive behaviour and promote a productive learning environment
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Monitor and report on student progress where appropriate
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Build positive relationships with students, staff and families
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Support students' social, emotional and academic development
About You
We're looking for someone who:
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Holds HLTA status or has significant experience as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting
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Has experience working with children or young people
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Is confident leading learning activities and managing small groups
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Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Has a proactive, flexible and positive approach
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Understands safeguarding responsibilities and behaviour management strategies
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Has experience supporting students with SEND (desirable)
Why Work Through Milk Education?
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Competitive rates of pay
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Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment
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Flexible working options
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Access to high-quality CPD and training through Milk Academy
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Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
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Opportunities within supportive and inclusive school environments
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Wellbeing resources and community-focused initiatives
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information:
Email: [email protected]
Why Choose Milk Education?
We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.
With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.
Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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