Willow Wood Primary School - HLTA

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Continued professional development

Supportive governors

Job summary

Willow Wood Community Primary School in Sunderland is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support KS2 learning. The post is permanent from 1 January 2027 with a pro rata salary of £24,951 (term time only).

Responsibilities include supporting classes, delivering and tracking interventions, providing cover, and helping improve attendance. The school offers a committed staff team and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, predominantly Key Stage 2.
• Knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and resilient.
• Determination to enhance outcomes for children.
• Willing to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning in classes.
• Delivering and tracking interventions to raise attainment and progress.
• Acting as cover for classes as required.
• Supporting school in increasing attendance and reducing lateness.
• Covering breakfast club provision.

Skills

Experience with KS2

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Resilient

Excellent English

Excellent Maths

Job description

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Head Teacherandnbsp;: Mrs L Robertson

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Number on Rollandnbsp;: 264

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Positionsandnbsp;: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Permanent from 1st January 2027)

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Salary: andpound;24,951 (Pro Rata, Term Time Only)

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Willow Wood Community Primary School is a happy, caring school where every child matters and everyone is supported to aspire, believe, challenge and achieve. We are currently looking to appoint a higher level teaching assistant to support teaching and learning across KS2.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting teaching and learning in classes

Delivering and tracking interventions across the school to raise attainment and rates of progress

Acting as cover for classes as required

Supporting school in our determination to increase rates of attendance and reduce instances of lateness;

Cover our breakfast club provision.andnbsp;

We are therefore looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children of all ages but predominantly Key Stage 2.

Has knowledge of the curriculum at each key stage.

Is enthusiastic, flexible and resilient.

Has a determination to enhance the outcomes for our children.

Has an excellent standard of English and Maths.

Will ensure our children reach their full potential.

Has the highest expectations of pupil behaviour.

Has experience of delivering and tracking a range of interventions.

Is willing to undertake relevant training.andnbsp;

In return we can offer:

A staff team committed to continued school improvement.

Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.

Supportive and committed governors.

Continued professional development opportunities.andnbsp;

Further information about our school can be found on our website, via the school office and by visiting our school. Visits to school are welcomed on the following dates and times: Monday 2nd November 1pm, Tuesday 3rd November 4pm or Friday 6th November 9am.

An application form and pack can be obtained from our school office or from our business manager Meagan Phillips at [e-mail].

Completed application forms and supporting information should be returned directly to the school by post and/or email no later than midday Friday 13th November 2026. (If you return your completed pack by email, please telephone school to ensure that it has been received)

Shortlisting will take place week beginning Monday 16th November 2026.

Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 23rd June 2026.

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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service check being completed. Willow Wood Community Primary School safeguards and protects its children and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Willow Wood Primary School - HLTA

Company: Sunderland City Council Salary: £20,001 to £30,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Summary

Willow Wood Community Primary School,

Redcar Road,

Red House,

Sunderland,

SR5 5AU

0191 5491509

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Emailandnbsp;: [e-mail]

Websiteandnbsp;: www.willowwoodprimary.org.uk

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Head Teacherandnbsp;: Mrs L Robertson

andnbsp;

Number on Rollandnbsp;: 264

andnbsp;

Positionsandnbsp;: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Permanent from 1st January 2027)

andnbsp;

Salary: andpound;24,951 (Pro Rata, Term Time Only)

andnbsp;

Willow Wood Community Primary School is a happy, caring school where every child matters and everyone is supported to aspire, believe, challenge and achieve. We are currently looking to appoint a higher level teaching assistant to support teaching and learning across KS2.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting teaching and learning in classes

Delivering and tracking interventions across the school to raise attainment and rates of progress

Acting as cover for classes as required

Supporting school in our determination to increase rates of attendance and reduce instances of lateness;

Cover our breakfast club provision.andnbsp;

We are therefore looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children of all ages but predominantly Key Stage 2.

Has knowledge of the curriculum at each key stage.

Is enthusiastic, flexible and resilient.

Has a determination to enhance the outcomes for our children.

Has an excellent standard of English and Maths.

Will ensure our children reach their full potential.

Has the highest expectations of pupil behaviour.

Has experience of delivering and tracking a range of interventions.

Is willing to undertake relevant training.andnbsp;

In return we can offer:

A staff team committed to continued school improvement.

Friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.

Supportive and committed governors.

Continued professional development opportunities.andnbsp;

Further information about our school can be found on our website, via the school office and by visiting our school. Visits to school are welcomed on the following dates and times: Monday 2nd November 1pm, Tuesday 3rd November 4pm or Friday 6th November 9am.

An application form and pack can be obtained from our school office or from our business manager Meagan Phillips at [e-mail].

Completed application forms and supporting information should be returned directly to the school by post and/or email no later than midday Friday 13th November 2026. (If you return your completed pack by email, please telephone school to ensure that it has been received)

Shortlisting will take place week beginning Monday 16th November 2026.

Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 23rd June 2026.

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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service check being completed. Willow Wood Community Primary School safeguards and protects its children and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board procedures.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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