Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Cherry Tree Academy, Pontefract, WF8 2HN

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Unqualified – Grade 6 £20,184-£21,895 (FTE £29,542-32,046) Qualified – Grade 7 £22,259-£24,303 (FTE £32,578-£35,570)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our welcoming and supportive team at Kings Oak Primary Academy.

At Kings Oak, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or starting point. We are committed to providing an ambitious, inclusive and rewarding education where children are supported and challenged to grow academically, socially and emotionally within a calm, welcoming and nurturing environment.

As HLTA, you will play a vital role in supporting high-quality teaching and learning, working closely with teachers and colleagues to create engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning experiences. You will have the confidence and skills to lead learning activities, deliver planned lessons and provide targeted support to individuals and groups, helping every child to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

You will join a friendly, committed and supportive staff team who share a determination to provide the very best experiences for our children. As part of Waterton Academy Trust, you will also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our family of schools, alongside access to high-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled practitioner who is passionate about making a positive difference in the classroom and beyond. Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our belief in the potential of every child, demonstrates high expectations and brings the enthusiasm, creativity and commitment needed to help our pupils flourish.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit Kings Oak Primary Academy, meet our wonderful children and staff, and experience our school community for themselves.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01226 272740.

We look forward to welcoming you and receiving your application.

Adam Dawson

Executive Headteacher

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

Waterton Academy Trust is committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment processes are followed which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to interview.
The Trust is committed in ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated equally and fairly.

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 Cherry Tree Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cherry Tree Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-tree-academy-wf8-2hn

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