Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Make a difference every day - join our fantastic team at The King's School! A rewarding role at the heart of our school community.

We’re looking for a committed and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and help deliver high‑quality learning across the school. 

What you’ll do: 

• Plan and deliver learning activities for individuals, small groups and occasionally whole classes 

• Support teaching staff with assessment, feedback and classroom organisation 

• Use your specialist skills to meet diverse pupil needs and promote inclusion 

• Contribute to behaviour support, pupil wellbeing and positive learning environments 

• Lead and support Learning Support Assistants as part of the wider team 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Holds (or is working towards) HLTA status 

• Has experience supporting learning and adapting activities 

• Communicates well with pupils, staff and families 

• Is organised, proactive and ready to make a real difference 

A Role Where You Can Truly Make a Difference 

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a compassionate and dedicated team who work together to ensure that learning is engaging and rewarding for all students.  If you are enthusiastic, reliable and committed to helping students achieve their best, we would love to hear from you. 

Contract details: 

• Permanent    

• 32.5 hours per week 

• Monday to Friday 

• Term time plus 5 days (195 working days per year) 

Ready to apply? 

To apply, complete an application form via our website. 

About The King’s School 

The King’s School is a warm, welcoming, and high‑performing school with a strong sense of pride and tradition. Consistently recognised as one of the top‑performing schools in the Wakefield District and ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress, we continue to build on a long history of academic excellence. 

Our culture is rooted in raising aspirations and improving life chances for every student, guided by our core values and a supportive, caring ethos. As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, our rich heritage combines with a forward‑looking approach to provide an inspiring environment where students thrive and staff careers flourish. 

As part of Pontefract Academies Trust - recently recognised for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Award -staff wellbeing and satisfaction remain central to our work. Across the Trust, 85% of staff said they would recommend us as a great place to work, well above national benchmarks, and feedback within The King’s School reflects the same positive, supportive culture. 

Staff say: 
“I genuinely love working at King’s!” 
“My line manager always takes my personal needs into account and shows genuine care for my wellbeing.” 

For further insight into our school, we invite you to watch our promotional film ‘Where will King’s take you?’, and visit our website for further information. 

The King's School - Heritage Film on Vimeo 

What can we offer you? 
Be part of a team that values your wellbeing, development and work–life balance. As a member of our school community, you’ll benefit from: 

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities

• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing

• For the 2025/26 academic year, we have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals

• Generous employer pension - West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS

• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 29 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service and 32 days after 10 years’ service – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)

• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Blue Light Card  

• Discounted gym membership    

• Free eyecare via Specsavers   

• Childcare vouchers   

• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters),  

• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2   

• Free flu vaccinations. 

You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust   

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children. We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger. 

We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day. 

We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.  

School visits and further information 

Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. Please contact us at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 601701 to arrange this. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. 

Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.