Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Wychwood Church of England Primary School, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6BD

45 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) job summary

We are seeking to appoint an HLTA to join our team at Wychwood CE Primary School. You will work in partnership with teachers across the school to raise the attainment and progress of all pupils, including those with SEND and EHCPs. The role will involve delivering targeted interventions, supporting pupils within our successful Enhanced Pathway Provision (The Nest), providing whole-class teaching cover for PPA, courses and first-day absence where appropriate, and contributing to the assessment, monitoring and planning of pupil learning. You will have experience of supporting children with a range of needs, be confident leading learning with individuals, groups and whole classes, and be committed to promoting inclusion, independence and positive outcomes for all pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wychwood CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Online Searches, Right to work in the UK and DBS Check.

What we offer:

We are a large rural school set in the heart of the beautiful Wychwood community on the edge of the Cotswolds. We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils. Ofsted described Wychwood as having a ‘close and caring ethos in which everyone is welcomed.’

Our commitment to a lifelong love of learning extends to our staff as well as our pupils, as described here by Ofsted: ‘Staff are wholeheartedly positive about their work at the school. They feel well-supported by leaders, valuing their training and professional development. The school proactively supports staff well-being and helps them to maintain a healthy work-life balance.’

You will need to be:

Committed to reflecting on your own teaching and learning practice

Passionate about inspiring learning

Dynamic and motivating

Able to communicate effectively with parents and carers

A team player

Confident in leading learning for individuals, groups and whole classes, adapting provision to meet the needs of all pupils.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Our Headteacher, Katy Gent, will be happy to show you around. Please contact the school on 01993 830059 or email office. 3257@wychwood-pri.oxon.sch.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Wychwood Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 286 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wychwood Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wychwood-church-of-england-primary-school

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