Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Willowdown Primary; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym discounts

Career development

Job summary

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our warm, inclusive team. You will support learning across the school, lead lessons when required, and help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

As a Thrive-accredited school within the Futura Learning Partnership, we value collaboration, wellbeing, and professional development. This fixed-term role is 32.5 hours per week, with dates 01/12/2026–31/08/2027.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent and has a strong understanding of teaching, learning and child development within a primary school setting
• Ability to lead learning activities and support pupil progress across the school
• Demonstrates proactive, supportive involvement in the wider life of the school

Responsibilities

• Support learning across the school and lead lessons when required
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning
• Work collaboratively with teachers to raise attainment and promote inclusion

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Willowdown Primary School is seeking a dedicated and values-driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our team.This role provides the opportunity to work alongside teachers to raise pupils' achievement, promote independence and inclusion, and lead learning activities that help every child thrive both academically and personally.

As a key member of our team, you will support learning across the school, lead lessons when required, and play an important role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

About Willowdown Primary School

Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, is a warm and inclusive community where children are encouraged to flourish together with kindness, respectand aspiration.As a Thrive-accredited school, it places pupils' emotional wellbeing at the centre of learning, creating a safe and supportive environment. Its creative and ambitious curriculum promotes inclusion, builds strong foundations of knowledgeand offers rich, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence.

Willowdown Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

• Works proactively, uses their initiative and contributes positively to the wider life of the school
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills, together with the ability to assess, monitor and support pupil progress
• Holds a recognised HLTA qualification or equivalent and has a strong understanding of teaching, learning and child development within a primary school setting
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

• a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• gym membership discounts
• opportunities for professional and career development

Role information

• This is a fixed term contract, working 32.5 hours per week, covering the secondement of a member of staff
• Start date: 01/12/2026
• End date: 31/08/2027

• Closing date: 01/11/2026
• Interviews: To be held shortly after

Safeguarding Statement

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.