Teaching Assistant and Arts Associate Teacher (HLTA)
Contract: Permanent, Full time, Term-Time Only with attendance at two INSETs | Required from September 2026 or sooner
Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm (15 minutes break plus 30 minutes lunch) - 31.25 hours per week
- 8:15-12:15: Grade 4, pro-rata, Teaching Assistant
- 12:45-3:15: HLTA, pro-rata Art Associate Teacher (with 2hr 15min of PPA)
Salary: Grade 4 - £25,185 - £25,584 FTE/ Grade 8 - £31,537 - £34,434 FTE
Location: Drayton Community Primary School, near Abingdon, South Oxfordshire
Reporting to: Senior Leadership Team
A Unique Opportunity
This is a unique blended role combining high-quality classroom support with the opportunity to teach and lead the Arts across the school. The successful candidate will support learning in the mornings and deliver weekly Art/Music lessons (Reception‑Year 6) in the afternoons as part of PPA provision. This role offers the chance to shape a cohesive and ambitious Arts curriculum that nurtures creativity, self‑expression and technical skill across the whole school. You will play a key role in nurturing creativity, supporting pupil progress, and contributing to a vibrant, inclusive school environment.
What We Offer
- A warm, purposeful school culture with high expectations and clear routines
- Children who are enthusiastic, kind, knowledgeable about nature and keen to learn more
- A supportive and ambitious leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth
- A 6‑month induction program with a mentor, as part of a structured probation period
- A coaching‑based professional development model, rooted in current research
- A creative, inclusive environment where your voice is valued
- A supportive community, who value creativity and the arts
- Opportunities to showcase pupils’ work through displays, exhibitions and community events
What We’re Looking For
- A passion for teaching and learning with a strong track record of excellent practice
- Experience across at least two primary key stages
- A leader with vision and drive to promote the importance of the arts (taking the lead on either, art/DT or music)
- A reflective practitioner who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement
- Someone committed to inclusive, holistic education that supports every child to flourish
- Commitment to the school and wider community
TA and Arts Associate Teacher (HLTA) in Abingdon employer: Drayton Community Primary School
Drayton Community Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about nurturing creativity in young learners. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and staff wellbeing, our supportive environment fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education. Located in the vibrant community of Abingdon, we provide a platform for educators to thrive while shaping the future of our students through a dynamic Arts curriculum.
Contact Details:
Drayton Community Primary School Recruitment Team
