TA and Arts Associate Teacher (HLTA)

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. About Us Drayton Community Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry school situated just outside Abingdon in South Oxfordshire, with excellent transport links to the A34/M4, Oxford, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage. We are proud of our strong community spirit, with an active parent group (FODSA), a dedicated team of staff, and children who are eager to learn and take pride in their achievements. Why Join Drayton? You will lead a subject area, building a model of excellence in the Arts and critical study. You will develop a bespoke curriculum aligned to National Curriculum requirements. You will receive full support from the senior leadership team and a warm, collaborative staff. You will support and upskill colleagues in the teaching of the Arts. You will help pupils develop creativity, confidence, cultural awareness and a love of artistic expression. 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 (ta