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 sa