Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Bampton CofE Primary School, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2NJDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 10:59pm
Date listed
24 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,288.00 - £27,611.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary is based on working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday over 38 weeks per year (inclusive of holiday pay)
Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Higher-Level Teaching Partner (HLTA) to join our dedicated and passionate team. You will be qualified and/or experienced in providing whole class teaching cover and will be able to deliver the curriculum in a dynamic and engaging way, as well as provide pastoral support by building trusting and positive relationships with children.
The role involves covering classes across Years 1-6 and supervising first lunch sitting in the school hall. All staff are expected to support positive playtimes while supervising our whole school Outdoor Play and Learning Programme (OPAL).
What is it like to work at our school?
“It is the people that make my job enjoyable; every member of staff at Bampton are so supportive and friendly.” (Teaching Partner)
'Pupils embody the school’s value of being the ‘best we can be’. Their learning is important to them, and they feel safe to strive to achieve well in school. All pupils, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from being fully included in school life. They have warm relationships with staff and trust that the adults in school want what is best for them. Pupils thrive because of the high ambitions that radiate throughout the school. Their resilience and confidence underpin the positive learning behaviours that they have'. (OFSTED Jan 23)
What can we offer you?
The support that comes from being part of a fantastic team - “The team at Bampton are amazing. I have only been here since September following a career change and I can honestly say that I have never worked within a more united, collaborative and effective team.” (Teacher)
Intrinsic rewards and job satisfaction - “The children can really make your day when you feel you are helping with something they find tricky. Watching them growing up each school year is a real privilege.” “I love sharing those moments with the children when they overcome something that has been challenging for them. Seeing the joy, wonder, and amazement, the pride and self-belief when a child achieves something new for the first time and feeling privileged to share those moments. To be a small part of their journey at Bampton school and make a difference to them.” (Teaching Partners KS1)
Opportunities for personal and professional growth within school and as part of a strong local Partnership and academy trust (ODST)
"Classrooms(which) are joyful and energetic places to be', (OFSTED Jan 2023)
'Pupils (who) show excitement and curiosity in their learning and are not afraid to try new things.” (OFSTED Jan 23)
What will you need?
Resilience
Flexibility
A sense of fun
A growth mindset
An understanding and acceptance of each child’s individual needs
A passion for working with children and helping them learn
High expectations of self and others
A commitment to working relationally and a belief in restorative practice
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office to book a visit on 01993 850371.
ODST and Bampton CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
ODST and Bampton CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. All applicants are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. Online checks may be carried out to comply with KCSIE. From a GDPR perspective, the information you have provided will be stored securely and used to process your application.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Bampton CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 188 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bampton CofE Primary School website
“Bampton CE Primary School and Nursery is a highly inclusive, nurturing and supportive community. The committed staff team support all children relentlessly ‘to be the best they can be’.” (SIAMS January 2020)
Would you like to be part of this committed team? Are you passionate about being the best teacher you can be in order to allow children the opportunity to be the best that they can be? Do you truly believe in inclusivity?
Bampton CE Primary is a growing single form school in the heart of Bampton Village, West Oxfordshire. Our Christian distinctiveness, vision and values importantly underpin all we do and all we aspire to do better.
We are a friendly and welcoming school where all individuals are valued. Staff and Governors have high expectations and work together to ensure a continual cycle of review, self-evaluation, and improvement. Continued professional development is vital to growing a strong and effective team so adults are supported to grow and learn, as well as the children.
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