Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Wrenthorpe Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0LW

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 March 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 £19,566-£21,224 Qualified Grade 7 £21,577-£23,559 (FTE Unqualified Grade 6 £28,598-£31,022 Qualified Grade 7 £31,537-£34,434)
• Additional allowances:

  Unqualified Grade 6 £19,566-£21,224 Qualified Grade 7 £21,577-£23,559 (FTE Unqualified Grade 6 £28,598-£31,022 Qualified Grade 7 £31,537-£34,434)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the teaching and learning team at Wrenthorpe Academy.

Wrenthorpe Academy is a popular and successful 1.5 form entry primary school serving the community of Wrenthorpe. The school was inspected by Ofsted in January 2025. Inspectors praised the school’s developments to our ambitious curriculum, and SEND provision. ‘The school’s motto, ‘We only get one life so let’s learn how to live it well,’ shines through the ambitious curriculum. It is reflected in the school’s nurturing culture. Pupils are cared for in a warm, welcoming environment. Staff and pupils alike appreciate learning strategies to support their positive mental and physical health.’

The school continues to be a good school with significant strengths in many areas. The pupils at Wrenthorpe Academy are proud of their school. They describe how the school allows them to embrace individuality and value differences. ‘Pupils’ personal development is at the heart of everything the school does. There is an almost palpable determination to equip pupils with the skills to cope in life. Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school. They benefit from strong pastoral care. They learn how to recognise and cope with different feelings and emotions.’ Ofsted January 2025.

Waterton Academy Trust is a forward-thinking group of 15 partner schools and 4 pre-schools serving Wakefield and Barnsley. The trust’s primary goal is to ensure all pupils receive an excellent standard of education. Wrenthorpe Academy joined the trust as an academy convertor in 2017 and staff, governors, pupils and families are very proud to be part of this collaborative group.

Interested candidates are welcome and strongly encouraged to visit Wrenthorpe Academy prior to applying.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Lauren Penny

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Waterton Academy Trust is committed to ensuring children are supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all whilst promoting welfare and expect all staff to share this responsibility.
We follow safer recruitment processes.
An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered.
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
We are wholly committed in ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated equally.

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 Wrenthorpe Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 311 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wrenthorpe Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wrenthorpe-academy

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