TA​/Art 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 as soon as possible

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

“Our school is amazing because we have a variety of learning opportunities, a wonderful school library, and lots of support with learning. Our lessons are creative, fun and everyone here is friendly and generous.” - School Council, January 2025

“We are very happy with our child’s progress in school and she is very happy here.”

“Both my daughters have been to Drayton and I can safely say it is a wonderful place to be.”

“My child is really very happy  loves all her teachers and has never had a bad word to say (although she would like more snow days)!” February 2025

“Pupils are proud to attend this welcoming school where everyone flourishes… The school has high ambition for all pupils, including those with SEND. Pupils engage highly in lessons and value the support that staff provide… They love to share their learning and talk enthusiastically about the interesting topics they study.” September 2023

Drayton Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake all necessary safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.