Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Initially KS1)

Brookside Primary School, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DB

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Teaching Assistant hours paid at TA rate (Grade 4 or Grade 5) Monday – 5.5 hours Tuesday – 3.25 hours Wednesday – 3.25 hours Thursday – 3.25 hours Friday – 5.5 hours HLTA hours paid at HLTA rate Tuesday - 3.25 hours (to include 2.25 hours leading classes and 1 hour marking) Wednesday - 3.25 hours Thursday - 3.25 hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Teaching Assistant - Grade 4 - £25185 to £25584 pro rata - £13.05 per hour / HLTA - Grade 8 - £31537 to £34434 pro rata - £16.35 per hour.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the internal promotion of one of our valued team members, Brookside Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented Teaching Assistant with Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities to join our hardworking and supportive staff team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher, an experienced HLTA, or an ambitious teaching assistant who is keen to develop their career and undertake HLTA training.

At Brookside, we are proud of our nurturing environment, our commitment to inclusion, and our determination to provide every child with a rich and rewarding learning experience. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is eager to make a positive difference to the lives of our children.

Part time work - a minimum of three days may be considered for an outstanding candidate. One of the working days will need to be a Friday.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

During the mornings, you will primarily work within our Key Stage 1 classes, supporting children's learning through targeted interventions and small group teaching in:

• Reading
• Writing
• Phonics
• Mathematics

Three afternoons each week, you will undertake HLTA responsibilities, leading learning during teachers' PPA time. While this will predominantly be within Key Stage 1, there may be opportunities to work with pupils in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 2.

You will receive medium-term planning from class teachers and will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing lessons to ensure high-quality learning experiences for pupils. The HLTA work will be renumerated with 3.25 hours paid at HLTA rate per afternoon this is completed.

As a valued member of our team, you may occasionally be asked to provide classroom cover at short notice due to staff absence, requiring confidence, flexibility and excellent classroom management skills. When this occurs uplift to the HLTA rate will be paid.

The role will also include:

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Delivering targeted interventions and one-to-one support where appropriate
• Working closely with teaching and inclusion staff to meet pupils' individual needs
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

There may occasionally be a requirement to support with midday supervisory duties to cover staff absence.

What the school offers its staff

What We Can Offer

At Brookside Primary School, we offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive team
• Motivated, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Support for HLTA training where appropriate
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A vibrant and inclusive school community

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children in an educational or childcare setting
• Has a proven ability to support children's learning and development, particularly those with SEND
• Is enthusiastic, positive and committed to helping every child succeed
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in a busy school environment
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is sensitive to the individual needs of all children
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent)
• Holds a HLTA qualification, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or is willing to undertake HLTA training
• Has experience of supporting children in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1
• Has knowledge of phonics, or a willingness to learn and develop quickly (we use RWInc Phonics)
• Understands how young children learn and can help plan effective next steps in learning alongside the class teacher
• Maintains confidentiality and professional discretion at all times
• Is willing to attend training and meetings as required

Salary Information

Teaching Assistant Hours

Grade 4

• Monday: 5.5 hours
• Tuesday: 3.25 hours
• Wednesday: 3.25 hours
• Thursday: 3.25 hours
• Friday: 5.5 hours

Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,584 (pro rata)Hourly rate: £13.05

HLTA Hours

Grade 8

• Tuesday: 3.25 hours
• Wednesday: 3.25 hours
• Thursday: 3.25 hours

(Each afternoon includes 2.25 hours leading learning and 1 hour for preparation and marking.)

Full-time equivalent salary: £31,537 - £34,434 (pro rata)Hourly rate: £16.35

A one-hour unpaid lunch break will be taken each day.

Additional HLTA cover undertaken beyond the contracted hours will be paid at the appropriate HLTA rate.

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.

Visits to the School

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and see Brookside in action.

To arrange a visit, or to request a job description and person specification, please contact:

Mrs S Ashcroft or Mrs N Wanless

01869 252482

office.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk

or during the holiday

recruitment@brookside.oxon.sch.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Brookside Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 306 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Brookside Primary School website
• Email address: office.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01869252482
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookside-primary-school-bicester

Arranging a visit to Brookside Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk.

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