Teaching Assistant - Link 2 nurture base

Acorn Education Trust; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Acorn Education Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the Link 2 nurture base at Willowbrook Primary School in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The role focuses on pupils with emotional and social needs to access the curriculum and progress in learning.

The ideal candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at grade C, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and with staff. SEND experience is advantageous; First Aid training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Has at least grade C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with pupils, staff and parents.
• Team player with a positive, flexible and patient attitude.
• First Aid trained or willing to undertake training.
• SEND experience (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in learning activities within the Link 2 nurture base.
• Work flexibly with teaching staff to meet emotional and social needs of pupils.
• Assist in delivering an adaptive curriculum to enable progress.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Interpersonal skills

Team player

First Aid trained

SEND experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C)

Job description

# Teaching Assistant - Link 2 nurture baseEmployer: Willowbrook PrimaryLocation: Trowbridge, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.48 per hour (£26,016 pro rata per annum)Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 2nd October 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1574873Job Reference: WIL26-27-2* Share :* Print**Acorn Education Trust** is looking for a caring and committed **Teaching Assistant** 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.**Working Hours:** Part Time (25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, no Teacher Training days). **Required:** November 2026At 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 Teaching Assistant within the nurture base, you must be prepared to work flexibly, working with other teaching staff to support pupils in their learning activities and in helping to meet the children’s emotional and social needs. SEND experience is advantageous.**We are looking for someone who:*** Has at least grade C in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent;* Can work independently and with staff to support the learning opportunities of pupils;* 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;* Has a positive, flexible and patient attitude;* Has experience of supporting pupil’s learning;* Is First Aid trained or is prepared to undertake training;* Understands and is sympathetic to the needs of children / young people, including their social, emotional and mental wellbeing;* Has SEND experience (advantageous).**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 2nd October 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** w/c Monday 5th October 2026*Please 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.*### AttachmentsCandidate Privacy NoticeWIL26-27-2 - Applicant Information Pack### Safeguarding Statement:*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.*