Job Description

Heartsease Primary Academy


Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Reception - Year 1 class)


Contract: Part Time (35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) Permanent


Salary: NJC Scale 5 SP 12- 14 fte 28,598 - 29,540/ actual 22,620 - 23,365 per annum)


Start date: Soon as possible


We are looking for a dynamic individual who is keen to support our delivery of the CUSP curriculum as well as Physical Education. This role would suit an individual who is keen to explore a career in teaching and who has a keen interest in primary education.


You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum and have experience of working with small groups and whole class to support learning. Henderson Green is committed to working with our families and the local community to develop the children's academic and social skills.


We offer a warm and welcoming environment with a dedicated staff team who are supportive of one another. There is a clear vision for school development to improve outcomes for all pupils.


Heartsease Primary is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider Trust and CPD opportunities. Henderson Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS and all other relevant checks will be required for this post.


Further details are available from Georgina Guy at head@heartseaseprimary.org.uk 


Closing Date: 24th November 2025 *Please be advised that this vacancy will close on 17th November 2025 at 09:00am for internal applicants. For internal applicants, please apply here: Internal Job Search | Unity Schools Partnership Careers


Interview: TBC


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.






CLOSING DATE


2025-11-24