Learning Support Assistant

Part of the Unity Schools Partnership

Tel: 01440 333400 Email: hrhelpdesk@unitysp.co.uk Website: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/325316NFK

Salary - NJC Scale 2, 3-4, £21,417 - £21,753 actual pa (£25,614 - £26,016 FTE) Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Term Time only Required for ASAP

Heartsease Primary Academy is seeking a caring and committed Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with medical needs. The role includes monitoring and supporting the pupil's feeding and wellbeing, following medical care plans, undertaking specialist medical training, and working closely with staff, parents and healthcare professionals to ensure the pupil can access learning safely and successfully. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Heartsease Primary Academy 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 Academy is part of the Unity Schools Partnership, which brings opportunities to work with colleagues from across the wider Trust and CPD opportunities. Heartsease Primary Academy 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. For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of School - Ms Olivia Gillard. This can be done through the school office by email - office@heartseaseprimary.org.uk or by calling 01603 307820.

How to apply

A job description and Candidate Information Pack are available from ‘Attachments. For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form. *Applications for current employees of Unity Schools Partnership will close on 03 October 2026, to apply please click here 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: 10 October 2026, 9am * Interview date: 12 October 2026

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 likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 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.