Willow Wood Primary School - HLTA

Willow Wood Community Primary School,

Redcar Road,

Red House,

Sunderland,

SR5 5AU

0191 5491509

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Emailandnbsp;: office@wwprimary.org.uk

Websiteandnbsp;: www.willowwoodprimary.org.uk

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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.

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An application form and pack can be obtained from our school office or from our business manager Meagan Phillips at office@wwprimary.org.uk.

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.

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