Job Introduction
Due to the internal promotion of a teaching assistant with HLTA, Brookside Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced educator to work as our teaching assistant with higher level teaching assistant responsibility at least three afternoons a week. This job would suit a qualified teacher, an existing HLTA or someone willing to undertake the training to become a HLTA.
The role involves supporting initially in our KS1 classes in the morning, working with small groups of pupils to lead learning in English reading, writing, phonics and mathematics. Three afternoons a week the member of staff will work as a HLTA covering the PPA time within classes. Most of the time this will be within our KS1 team but may at times involve leading classes in our EYFS or our KS2 team. At times the member of staff will be asked to lead classes at short notice due to staff absence and therefore will need to be able to think on their feet.
Brookside Primary School offers a well balanced and diverse learning experience to its children. We have hard working and dedicated staff and are seeking a Teaching Assistant with HLTA to work for 30.5 hours a week term time only. We are keen for this member of staff to start as soon as possible. We are looking for a positive person who is enthusiastic to become a key member of the inclusion and teaching team at Brookside. This post is a permanent position within the Brookside school structure.
The position will mainly involve working with small groups of children within whole class settings across the school, as well as some one to one work with children with Special Educational Needs. This position, three afternoons a week will involve leading teaching, mainly in KS1 classes. The successful candidate will receive medium term planning from the teacher and be expected to complete the planning, teaching and assessing of the lessons.
Previous experience as a teacher, teaching assistant or working in a childcare setting is needed. There may be occasions when you are asked to cover midday supervisory duties to cover staff absence.
The successful candidate will have:
- A track record of supporting young people, especially those with SEND
- Flexibility in their working approach
- Enthusiasm and commitment
- The ability to work as part of a team, or as an individual if required
- Sensitivity to the needs of all children
- Good literacy and mathematics skills (at least a Grade C at GCSE English and mathematics, or equivalent)
- A HLTA qualification or Qualified Teacher Status or a willingness to complete the HLTA qualification
- The skills to support children in EYFS and KS1
- A knowledge of phonics or a willingness to learn quickly
- The ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- To be able to attend staff training and meetings when required
- Knowledge and understanding of how Early Years/KS1 settings work and the ability to support the learning of inquisitive minds through being able to plan next steps for learning, with the support of the classteacher
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
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 - £25185 to £25584 pro rata - £13.05 per hour.
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 (to include 2.25 hours leading classes and 1 hour marking)
Thursday - 3.25 hours (to include 2.25 hours leading classes and 1 hour marking)
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 8 - £31537 to £34434 pro rata - £16.35 per hour.
The member of staff will take a one hour break mid way through their working day which is unpaid.
If the member of staff works as a HLTA for additional hours than those on the contract then an uplift of pay will be paid to allow for the additional responsibility of leading the class in their learning.
Visits are encouraged, please contact Mrs S Ashcroft or Mrs N Wanless on 01869 252482. A job description and personal specification is available via email office.2202@brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 8th June at midday
Interviews: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Start date: September 2026
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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