Teaching Assistant

Willowbrook Primary School; Bath; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and progres

Supportive induction procedure

Acorn Education Trust support

Job summary

Willowbrook Primary School is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils across the age range 4–11. The role starts January 2027 and is part-time, 13 hours per week across a minimum of two days per week, term-time only.

You will work with teachers and the SENCO to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEN support, in a warm and inclusive environment. We value committed, flexible team players who can adapt to changing needs and help every child reach their

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high quality and engaging learning opportunities.
• Ability to work across all age ranges and support children of varying needs.
• Experience or readiness to support pupils with SEN and liaise with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning across all age ranges within the school.
• Liaise with teachers and the SENCO to plan and deliver assistance.

Skills

Passion for supporting children’s lear

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Team player with initiative

Flexible and adaptable

Experience with SEN support

Job description

Willowbrook Primary School is looking for a motivated and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its vibrant team and provide support to pupils, with effect from January 2027.

Working Hours: Part time (13 hours per week, covering a minimum of two days per week, 38 weeks per year, term-time only).

We are a small, warm and welcoming school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the heart of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, we are part of inclusive community where we respect, appreciate and support each other and our environment. We believe in valuing each child as an individual and encourage all children to reach their potential so they can flourish personally, academically and with a sense of pride. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for all our pupils and are committed to providing them with a rich and inspiring education that will nurture them as well-rounded individuals with the confidence, ability and desire to make the world a better place. We recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you must be able to work across all age ranges within our school and be prepared to work flexibly to support children of all abilities, including those requiring SEN support, liaising with teachers and SENCO.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children;


• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils, staff and parents;


• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;


• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;


• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;


• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;


• Has a positive and flexible attitude;


• Has experience of supporting children’s learning.

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 our school admin office on: 01225-355511

Closing Date: Friday 4th December 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC