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

Waterton Academy Trust is looking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team at King’s Meadow Academy a one and a half form entry school, located in Kinsley, Pontefract.

If you are an ambitious, talented and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant with a passion for ensuring children learn and achieve, and if you work hard and have the drive and energy to make a difference to children’s lives and their learning, then Kings Meadow Academy could be the school for you!

King’s Meadow Academy is an average sized school and joined Waterton Academy Trust in 2018. The Trust consists of 13 primary phase schools, 2 Assessment Resource Units and 4 Pre Schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum. 

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. By offering an engaging and language rich curriculum, the school is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which challenge and inspire all our pupils.

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.

Interested candidates are welcome and strongly encouraged to visit King’s Meadow Academy prior to applying available dates are Tuesday 6th January 2026 and Thursday 8th January 2026 at 4pm. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Lauren Penny

Executive Headteacher