Enhanced Provision Lead - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Part of Unity Schools Partnership 

Tel: 01440 333400 

Email: hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk 

Website: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/316511NFK 

• Salary: NJC Scale 4, SP 7-11,  £20,883 - £22,258 actual pa (£26,402 - £28,141 FTE) 
• Fixed term until 31 August 2027 
• Part Time 
• 35 hours per week 
• Term Time + 1 week 
• Required for September 2026 

Heartsease Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic Enhanced Provision Lead - Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum and have experience of working with small groups to support learning. 

Heartsease Primary are 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. 

We are part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider Trust and CPD opportunities. Heartsease Primary 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. 

To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Olivia Gillard, Head of School, via email: olivia.gillard@heartseaseprimary.org.uk telephone: 01603 307820. 

How to apply 

A Candidate Pack and Job Description are available from ‘Attachments’. 

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button you will be redirected to our website to apply. 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site. 

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted. 

Closing date: 3 August 2026, 9am *Please be advised that this advert will be closing on 27July 2026 for internal applicants.  

Interview date: TBC 

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination. 

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.