HLTA

Wrenthorpe Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0LW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  10 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Unqualified – Grade 6 FTE £27,711-30,060 Actual £18,959 - £20,566 Qualified – Grade 7 FTE £30,599-£33,366 Actual £20,935-£22,828.

HLTA job summary

Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious HLTA 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 14 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.

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

In return we can offer:

Pupils who are eager to learn and a pleasure to teach

An ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

Friendly and professional colleagues who believe there are no limits to what our pupils can achieve

A strong growth mind-set culture

An absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of pupils and staff

A commitment to your continuing professional development and an exciting opportunity to work within a Multi Academy Trust

A warm inclusive atmosphere which promotes co-operation

A comprehensive health and wellbeing package, prioritising your physical and mental health through SAS.

An attractive pension scheme, ensuring your future financial security.

Access to cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly commute.

Access to a salary sacrifice scheme for EV vehicles.

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.

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About Wrenthorpe Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 309 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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