Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (KS1 and KS2) - Quaintion C of E School
Location: Quainton
Overview
Contract type: Permanent
Full or Part-time: Full-Time 30 hours per week (39 (44.1) weeks per year)
Potential start date: ASAP
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 2 point 12-15 (£26,352 – 27,770) depending on experience and open to negotiation. Pro rata (£18,120 – 19,095)
Closing date: Friday 17th April 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed on application
About us
Quainton C of E School is situated to the north of Aylesbury. It is a Church of England one form entry school for children aged 4 to 11. Situated in the centre of the village part of the school building dates back to Victorian times with modern additions for the classrooms. As well as grounds which include a field for sport we have the use of an adjoining orchard, allowing for varied outdoor teaching and learning opportunities.
To get a feel for our school, please watch our short video here, you can also visit our website to find out more about our ethos, curriculum, and community: https://www.quainton.bucks.sch.uk/home-2
About the role
Quainton Church of England School is seeking a passionate and committed Higher Learning Teaching Assistant (HLTA) across all year groups to join our thriving village school. The role will involve covering classes whilst teachers are on their PPA and running a range of SEN and core subject interventions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a setting where staff wellbeing is prioritised, children’s behaviour is excellent, and the team is supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking.
The role is available due to an HLTA being offered an incredible opportunity at a new school.
We would strongly encourage that you visit our school before applying. To get a feel for our school, please watch our short video here, you can also visit our website to find out more about our ethos, curriculum, and community: https://www.quainton.bucks.sch.uk/home-2
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
The Higher Level Teaching Assistant should:
- Be able to demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy to GSCE [A-C]
- Have HLTA status [or qualified teacher experience]
For further information please see attached Person specification.
Other information
Mr James Vernon, Headteacher or Mrs Susan Kimber, Office Manager 01296 655242.
Completed applications should be emailed to: [email protected]
School Address: Lower Street, Quainton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4BJ
Email: [email protected]
Quainton C of E School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
