Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting school improvement journey with all stakeholders firmly committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils. We seek to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential and develops a sense of belonging to our school community and family of schools.

The Governors, leaders and children of Cherry Tree Academy are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the growing team as soon as possible, with dates to be mutually agreed. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff supporting children with their learning and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual to take a key role in our team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for education – someone who is driven to make a difference to the lives of the children they work with.

Waterton Academy Trust is a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of 13 partner schools, serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.

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: 

·         The support and expertise of the school’s leadership team and wider Trust School Improvement Team

·         A modern, bright and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)

·         The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the pupils and community they serve

·         A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools

·         The opportunity to contribute widely to school improvement

·         A health and wellbeing package