Post: Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant)

Grade: 4 (point 4 - 5)

Hours: 8:30am – 15:30pm three days a week. Working pattern currently Wednesday -Friday (includes 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Term time only (permanent variable hours contract).

19.5 hours per week.

Paid overtime to attend some INSET days.

Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata. Actual Salary £11,129 - £11,304

Current hourly rate £13.05 - £13.26

Starting date: 1^st September 2026

Bampton CE Primary School, rated Good with Outstanding Early Years provision by Ofsted in January 2023, are looking to appoint an enthusiastic part-time teaching partner to join our dedicated and passionate team, creating a job share with an existing member of the team. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the curriculum in a dynamic and engaging way through various activities, under the direction of the class teacher as well as providing pastoral support by building trusting and positive relationships with children. Our teaching partners support positive playtimes through supervising our whole school Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme.

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)

We are looking for someone who:

·         Is committed to promoting and upholding the Christian ethos of our school

·         Creates a learning environment that is exciting, engaging, and challenging

·         Has a passion for helping every child reach their full potential

·         Possesses excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills

·         Is positive, proactive, resilient, and able to work effectively as part of a team

·         Brings energy, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose to the role

·         Has a sense of fun

·         Has a growth mindset and a desire to be the best they can be

·         An understanding and acceptance of each child’s individual needs

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

·         A commitment to undertaking relevant training

·         Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is an advantage

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time on 01993 850371.  All applications must be made via the following website:

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CV’s 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: Wednesday 24^th @4pm

Short listing: Thursday 25^th June

Interviews:  Tuesday 30^th June