Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

Willowdown Primary School is seeking a dedicated and values-driven Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our 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

WillowdownPrimary School in Bridgwater is a warm and inclusive community where children are encouraged to flourish together with kindness respectand a Thriveaccredited 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 handson 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 12000 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 1700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community but noschool worksalone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools shareexpertise learn fromone anotherand 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 inclusioncommunityand growth guide how we work the decisions we makeand the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

Wedlove to hear from someone who:

• 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 thevery bestopportunities

Our Culture and Offer

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

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support healthwellbeingand 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.

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

How to Apply

To apply and find out more pleaseclick the apply button:

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

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.