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Teaching Assistant

HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Milton Road Primary School · Cambridge · Cambridgeshire

Job description

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.

About this school

Milton Road Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 5–11

Not rated
Pupils
411
Avg teacher salary
£42,550
Pupil:teacher ratio
26.3:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Location

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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BD

Salary
£28,598.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 June 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026
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