Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Willow View School

at Willow View School, Rochdale, United Kingdom

Salary

£25,313 to £27,616 a year

Closing date

30 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

First seen

7 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

We are looking for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to join our school in Rochdale. You will work with an experienced team in a culture where children are respected, listened to, and involved in as many decisions as possible.

As an HLTA, you will support our teachers by assisting in the classrooms and in the community. You will follow a flexible structure and help our children and young people unlock their passion for learning. You will be based in our Ofsted-registered school and, when required, support 1 ACE provision locally.

1 ACE (Another Chance Education) is our alternative education provision, which works with children and young people who struggle in their formal or specialised education settings; we offer education on an outreach basis or within one of our Ofsted registered a school.

You will work within a Trauma-informed practice model where we can support and follow a therapeutic practice.

Our leadership team will invest in your progression as a professional in the Education sector. We source and deliver up-to-date training opportunities and prioritise and discuss your personal development goals to ensure you get the most out of your career.

Our young people may have had many adults come in and out of their lives, often adding to their trauma. Therefore, we seek dedicated people who want to continue their careers with a therapeutically based organisation and leading alternative education provision.

Hours

Term Time: this goes in line with Rochdale local authority.

Our full-time hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 am - 4:30 pm.

The role is full-time over five days per week

Why Five Rivers?

Simply Health Medical Cash Back Scheme

Company Pension

Ongoing training and support from in-house and external trainers

Employee Support Programmes

Blue Light card

Enhanced maternity package for mothers who have been with us for over one year.

On-going training and learning through our Learning & Development Team

Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

Refer a Foster Carer Bonus

Long service and recognition scheme

Requirements

Valid Driving Licence – this is desirable for this role

Have the Right to Work in the UK

If you have experience working within a specialist education provision or are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!You can apply directly, fill out an application form, or call the recruitment team on 01722 435750 (option 2) for more information.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and a DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

About Willow View School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

30 (school census, 2025/26)

Ofsted

Good, inspected 3 May 2023

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