The Padbury Church of England School is a small rural primary school with a big heart. 

Inspired by Christian faith and rooted in the teachings, values and spirituality of the Church of England we embrace our core values of : Love, Respect, Hope, Courage, Kindness, Trust where everyone can learn how to live by these values to make our school, and the world beyond, a better place.  

High quality teaching from all adults is the key to success and the belief that everyone is part of a team to ensure that achievement for all drives everything. Continual professional development is a strength here and is key to us enabling everyone to the best that they can be. We are also very much part of the Padbury community, making use of the local area for forest school, an allotment and strong links with St Marys Church. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a forward thinking, small village school where our children are inspired to achieve and grow together within a Christian Community. We are part of the Oxford Diocese Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) and as such can offer high quality training, focused support and clear career development opportunities.

Key contributions in this role will include:-

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils 

• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion 

• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement 

•Passionate about making a difference

The role of a n HLTA includes:

Teaching and learning

•  Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

•  Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities

•  Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures 

•  Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

•  Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

•  Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher

•  Supervise a class for short periods if the teacher is temporarily unavailable 

•  With guidance from the class teacher or SENDCo, coordinate resources and lead interventions with small groups or individuals

•  Monitor pupils’ progress made in learning interventions using appropriate methods of recording data, as required

•  Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher 

In addition responsibilities as a HLTA:

•  To cover and lead class teaching one day a week and cover short-term absence and PPA.

•  Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

•  Mark work taught where appropriate in-line with the school’s marking policy.

Planning

HLTA’s will be required to:

•  Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role. HLTA’s will not be required to plan lessons alone unless, in agreement with SLT, this is separately agreed.

•  Read, understand and be able to teach from lesson plans shared prior to lessons.

•  Prepare the classroom for lessons that they are leading.

•  Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities

•  Plan how they will support the inclusion of pupils in the learning activities

•  Check email inbox regularly and read and respond as required to relevant email communications 

•  You maybe asked to manage children’s nappy and intimate care needs. 

For enquiries, or to book an appointment to look around the school, please contact the school office 01280 813070 or email: office@pdb.odbst.org

Closing date: 2nd July 2026

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and interviews could commence prior to the closing date.

The benefits of joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust.

The ODBST family consists of 13 primary schools across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

• Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service - through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye test for computer users
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
• Extensive CPD opportunities including (not-exclusively) Trust wide subject leadership groups, mentoring, networking opportunities and apprenticeships
• Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.

Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Padbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.  The ODBST is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

Where the post involves working directly with children or young people, the following statements will be included in the advertisement:

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.  The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account.  Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.