Grade: 8 (point 18- 23)

Hours: 8.30am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday term time only (permanent variable hours contract)

35 hours per week to include 30 minutes per day PPA and 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

Salary: £30,559 - £33,366 pro rata. Current hourly rate £15.84-£17.29

Starting date: 1st September 2025

Bampton CE Primary School, recently rated Good with Outstanding Early Years provision by Ofsted in January 2023, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled full-time Higher-Level Teaching Partner (HLTA) to join our dedicated and passionate team. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the curriculum in a dynamic and engaging way whilst providing cover for class teachers, as well as provide pastoral support by building trusting and positive relationships with children. 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

· A commitment to working relationally and a belief in restorative practice

Visits to the school are welcome and tour dates have been set. We recommend you contact the school office to book one of these. Please call the school office on 01993 850371. All applications must be made using an ODST application form which can be found in our recruitment pack on our website along with full job description person specification and reference request format www.bamptonprimaryschool.org.uk .

CVs will not be accepted

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.

Closing Date: Thursday 24th April 2025 @ 4:00pm

Short listing: Friday 25th April 2025

Interviews: Thursday 1st May 2025