Willowbrook Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its friendly team and provide support to pupils on a part-time basis, working Thursdays and Fridays from September 2025.
Working Hours: Part-time (13 hours per week, Thursday and Friday, 39 weeks per year, including Teacher Training days).
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 an 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 nurtures them as well-rounded individuals with confidence, ability, and a desire to make the world a better place. We recently joined the Acorn Education Trust, which offers 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 the 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 can work effectively with pupils, staff, and parents;
* Has superb attention to detail and organizational skills;
* Is self-motivated, dedicated, and consistent;
* Can deal with new challenging situations;
* Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
* Has a positive and flexible attitude;
* Has experience 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 the Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
* A supportive and clearly defined induction process.
For more 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 at: 01225-355511.
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 30th June 2025
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. We encourage prompt applications for this position.
Safeguarding Statement
Acorn Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants 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 process, shortlisted candidates will undergo a social media account search.
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