Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wakefield Council

  • Pontefract, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious HLTA to join the team at Cherry Tree Academy.Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting school improvement journey with all stakeholders firmly committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. We seek to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential and develops a sense of belonging to our school community and family of schools.The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the growing team as soon as possible, with dates to be mutually agreed. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team.We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education $ú someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.Waterton Academy Trust is a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of 13 partner schools, serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.In choosing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), we will be looking for someone who:
  • Is committed to inclusion and excellence
  • Can facilitate PPA cover by covering classes across the full age range in school
  • Has the highest expectations of themselves and others
  • Has a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post
  • Demonstrates good language and numeracy skills
  • Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development and implementation of suitable educational activities
  • Is able to plan, prepare and deliver lessons in conjunction with the class teacher
  • Is able to monitor and assess children&©s progress through marking and providing clear feedback to the class teacher
  • Is an excellent communicator and able to work well in a team
  • Is a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with parents
  • Understands how children learn and use their initiative to meet individual&©s needs
  • Is patient, nurturing, able to stay calm, listen, and value children&©s views
Next StepsFor further information about the opportunity please contact Joanna Clift on 01924 967603 orTo ApplyPlease submit applications via My New Term.Selection TimelineClosing Date: Monday 15th September 2025 $ú 8amShortlisting: Monday 15th September 2025Interviews: W/C Monday 22nd September 2025Start Date: ASAPJob title Higher Level Teaching Assistant Job reference 243842 Date posted 02/09/2025 Application closing date 15/09/2025 Location Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN Salary Unqualified - Grade 6 FTE £27,711-30,060 Actual £24,021 - £26,057, Qualified - Grade 7 FTE £30,599-£33,366 Actual £26,524-£28,923 Package 37 hours per week TTO (including weekly staff meeting), 8:00am-4:00pm (3:30pm finish on a Friday) plus five inset days Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, School, School Support, Term time Attachments Blank Job descriptionWaterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious HLTA to join the team at Cherry Tree Academy.Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting school improvement journey with all stakeholders firmly committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. We seek to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential and develops a sense of belonging to our school community and family of schools.The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the growing team as soon as possible, with dates to be mutually agreed. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team.We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education $ú someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.Waterton Academy Trust is a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of 13 partner schools, serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.In choosing a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), we will be looking for someone who:
  • Is committed to inclusion and excellence
  • Can facilitate PPA cover by covering classes across the full age range in school
  • Has the highest expectations of themselves and others
  • Has a willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development within the post
  • Demonstrates good language and numeracy skills
  • Is able to assist the class teacher and other professionals as appropriate in the development and implementation of suitable educational activities
  • Is able to plan, prepare and deliver lessons in conjunction with the class teacher
  • Is able to monitor and assess children&©s progress through marking and providing clear feedback to the class teacher
  • Is an excellent communicator and able to work well in a team
  • Is a supportive and welcoming presence in the classroom and develop positive working relationships with parents
  • Understands how children learn and use their initiative to meet individual&©s needs
  • Is patient, nurturing, able to stay calm, listen, and value children&©s views
Next StepsFor further information about the opportunity please contact Joanna Clift on 01924 967603 or

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