HLTA

West Row Academy, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NY

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Scale 4, SP 7-11 (FTE: £26,402 - £28,141 / Actual: £22,076 - £23,530 per annum)

HLTA job summary

West Row Academy

HLTA

Contract: Part-time, Permanent (37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year)

Salary: NJC Scale 4, SP 7-11 (FTE: £26,402 - £28,141 / Actual:  £22,076 - £23,530 per annum)

Start date: September 2026

Team West Row are excited to welcome an enthusiastic and compassionate HLTA to join our strong and supportive team.

This role will involve working across the school, including within our specialist provision hub, supporting pupils with high levels of need, particularly in communication. You will contribute to a nurturing, well-structured environment where teamwork is central, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive both academically and socially.

We are committed to working in close partnership with families and the wider community to secure the very best outcomes for our children. At West Row, we place children at the heart of everything we do and are proud to offer a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where every member of the school community feels valued. Our dedicated staff team work collaboratively, supporting one another and sharing a clear, ambitious vision for continued school improvement.

As part of the Unity Schools Partnership, you will benefit from meaningful collaboration with colleagues across the Trust, alongside access to a comprehensive programme of high-quality professional development. Staff are proud to work at West Row and share high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. This strong culture of professional growth ensures that staff are well supported to develop their practice and carry out their roles with confidence and impact.

If you would like to find out more, or to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mrs Close, Headteacher, via 01638 715680 or office@westrow-academy.org

Closing date: 09:00am, 13 July 2026

Interviews: 15 July 2026

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.

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About West Row Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Row Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-row-academy-d1fdfa84-9d0b-49a8-b941-996be93edec6

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