HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) at Milton Road Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/MRPS/32678
  Location
Ascham Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD
  Contract Type
Temporary
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1st Sep 2026
  Positions Available
1
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About this Role

Ascham Road

Cambridge

CB4 2BD

TEL: 01223 712333

EMAIL: HR@miltonroad.cambs.sch.uk

 

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Temporary with potential to become permanent based on the successful completion of a Six-month probation period

Pay Level 4 Point 12 (Dependent on Experience)

32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term Time only

Required 1st Sept 2026

 

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher level Teaching Assistant experienced in working with children across our primary classrooms. We are looking for someone who can offer timetabled and ad hoc sessions of teacher cover and general classroom support.

We can offer you:

§  Friendly children who are keen to learn and whom Ofsted describe as ‘polite and courteous’

§  A modern, well-resourced school building

§  A friendly staff team

§  Supportive and committed parents

§  Plenty of smiles and the occasional slice of cake

We are looking for someone who:

§  Can work flexibly within a team.

§  Is an excellent classroom practitioner?

§  Is proactive, creative and enthusiastic

§  Has high expectations for all children and for their own practice

§  Is able to work as part of a successful team

Milton Road is a large, two-form entry primary school in the North of Cambridge.   

As a school, we are excited by the many opportunities that we already offer our children and look forward to expanding on these further as we continue on our journey of development.

 

Closing date: 9am Monday 22nd June 2026

Provisional Interview dates for shortlisted candidate: week beginning 29th June 2026

Please complete the ‘Support Staff Application Form’ below. Applications to be submitted to HR@miltonroad.cambs.sch.uk. We cannot accept CVs.

Milton Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check.


Milton Road Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. What motivated you to apply for this role at Milton Road Primary School?
  2. Can you provide examples of how HLTAs in this school contribute to the wider school community?
  3. What are the key priorities for the HLTA in this role, and how do they align with the school’s goals?
  4. What School policies and procedures ensure that HLTA meet their Statutory duties to Safeguard and protect children?
  5. Please tell us about any relevant skills that would make you particularly suitable for this post?
  6. Please tell us about your academic qualifications and any other Certificates or training courses that you have attended that would make you suitable for this role.
  7. Can you tell us about any skills, hobbies, interests you have
  8. At Milton Road, our ethos is that We Are Crew Not Passengers. Can you give an example of where you have been a good team leader or team player?
  9. What School policies and procedures ensure that Office staff meet their Statutory duties to Safeguard and protect children?

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