High Level Teaching Assistant

Willowbrook Primary; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Willowbrook Primary in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, seeks a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for the Link 2 nurture base. The role is part-time (30 hours/week, 38 weeks/year) with salary £15.56 per hour (£330,023 pro rata per annum).

You will support pupils with emotional and social needs to access the curriculum and make progress. As HLTA you will plan and deliver learning activities, monitor progress, and lead the provision when the teacher is absent, collaborating with staff to raise outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pupils with social and emotional needs is desirable.
• Familiarity with Thrive Approach is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the Link 2 nurture base, planning and delivering activities for small groups and 1:1 work.
• Meet children’s emotional and social needs and monitor progress.
• Lead provision when the teacher is absent and liaise with teaching staff.
• Contribute to an adaptive curriculum to help pupils access learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Adaptability

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent

Job description

# High Level Teaching AssistantEmployer: Willowbrook PrimaryLocation: Trowbridge, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Acorn Pay Scale Grade G 12 - 14Posted: 30th July 2026Expires: 21st August 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1567091Job Reference: WIL25-26-11* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* PrintHigher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Link 2 nurture baseSalary: £15.56 per hour (£330,023 pro rata per annum)Contract: PermanentWorking Hours: Part Time (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year)Required: September 2026Acorn Education Trust is looking for a caring and committed HLTA to support pupils within our Link 2 nurture base at Willowbrook Primary School in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to work with children with additional emotional and social needs, so they can access the curriculum and progress in their learning.At Acorn, we pride ourselves on transforming education locally, with our two nurseries, seventeen primary and four secondary schools being at the heart of their local communities. Our Link 2 nurture base is a dedicated provision for children with social and emotional needs and/or an Autistic Spectrum Disorder, which affects how they access the curriculum. Staff here are committed to the development and delivery of an adaptive curriculum for all young learners so they can feel engaged, challenged and able to make excellent progress. The aim of the setting is to re-integrate children back into their home Primary School.As a HLTA within the nurture base, you must be prepared to work flexibly, liaising with other teaching staff to plan and deliver effective learning activities to small groups of students as well as 1:1 work. You will be responsible for meeting children’s emotional and social needs, monitoring their progress and leading the provision when the teacher is not there. Knowledge of the Thrive Approach is desirable (though not essential) for the role.We are looking for someone who:• Has at least grade C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent;• Can work closely with staff to enhance the learning opportunities of pupils and to positively impact their progress and outcomes;• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent;• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;• Is a strong team player, good at building relationships;• Has a confident, resilient and flexible attitude;• Is organised, methodical and patient;• Can plan and deliver quality lessons to small groups under the direction of the nurture base Teacher / Lead;• Has experience of supporting pupil’s learning;• Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of children / young people, including their social, emotional and mental wellbeing;• Has formal or informal experience of Thrive in an educational setting (desirable but not essential).We can offer the successful candidate:• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;• Opportunities for training and progression;• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact: 01985-801055.To apply, please visit our Acorn careers page and click ‘Fast Apply’ to complete an application form by the closing date.Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026 at 12pmInterview Date: Friday 28th August 2026Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.