Job Description

Reference number

BUC14485

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

6 Jan 2026, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

30 Jan 2026

Contact email

ghargreaves@burfordschool.co.uk

Overview

Higher Level Teaching Assistant required as soon as possible

Full time position, 5 days a week , Term time only



We are currently looking for an experienced HLTA who is an inspirational, friendly and driven individual, who can support our children in achieving their goals. Our successful applicant will be enthusiastic, innovative and have the necessary knowledge and skills for delivering inclusive, high quality learning to a class.

Term time only

Salary type:

Bucks Pay

Salary Details:

25,625 - 27,770 fte

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time

Closing date:

30/01/2026

Interviews to be held:

Applications will be considered on receipt

About us

Burford School is a welcoming and inclusive school set in the heart of its local community in Marlow Bottom. We are a two-form entry school with a nursery attached. Burford School is a popular school that enjoys high numbers of pupils on roll.

Our aim is for all pupils to enjoy, achieve and succeed whilst at Burford and to continue this through life. Our school vision - 'to be a happy school with a love of learning at its heart and where all children and staff are nurtured within a safe environment to reach their potential'- is reinforced through our school values. We are aided in our aims by a close partnership between all involved with the school.

Website:

www.burfordschool.co.uk

About the role

The post holder will support the class teacher in delivering the learning intention and when required, cover classes in the absence of a teacher. HLTAs will be required to support children in the classroom, in small groups or work individually with a child. HLTAs may be required to plan, deliver and track interventions as directed by the Deputy Headteacher. Post holder is responsible to the Deputy Headteacher.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children within a school setting Is passionate about children's learning and in every child achieving their full potential Is caring and has lots of enthusiasm and patience Is flexible and works well within a team Has empathy for our school's ethos, vision and values Holds GCSE's in English and Maths - Grade 4 (C or above) - essential Holds a TA NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or has relevant HLTA experience

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school business manager, Mrs Gerry Hargreaves, on the number below.



Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No:

07598 252161

Email:

ghargreaves@burfordschool.co.uk

Burford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.

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.