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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Heron Park Primary)
Heron Park
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Source date: 10/30/2026
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Job Description Hours of work: 20 Hours Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc. (As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata) Fixed term until: 31 August 2027 Closing date: Friday 13 November 2026 For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Heron Park Primary Academy Dallington Road Hampden Park Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9EE Phone: 01323 502525 Email: heronparkoffice@heronppa.org.uk Website: www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org.uk Please note, we do not accept CVs. Join our team as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). Are you passionate about helping children thrive and ready to make a difference every day? Heron Park is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated HLTA to join our friendly and supportive team. This fixed-term, term-time only role offers 20 hours per week, working 12.00pm to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. As one of our HLTAs, you will enjoy a varied and rewarding role. You will support pupils' learning across the school, lead engaging lessons during planned and unplanned teacher cover, deliver interventions, and help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, confident, and able to succeed. We would love to hear from you if: • you have obtained HLTA status, hold a desired qualification such as ELSA, or equivalent experience • you have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning , development and wellbeing • you are enthusiastic, proactive, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team • you have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to helping every child achieve their best • you can inspire confidence, independence, and a love of learning in young people • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team In return for your passion and commitment, we offer: • A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible. Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0329. Additional Information The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times. Job Info Job Identification 4737 Job Category Education Posting Date 10/30/2026 Apply Before 11/13/2026 Locations Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site) Enable Applications No Working Hours 20 Salary £31,077.00 to £33,127.00 Salary From 31,077 Salary To 33,127 Working Pattern Part Time - term time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract