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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Cover Supervisor)

Willenhall Community Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 3DB

This job expired on 9 December 2024 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  9 December 2024 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  22 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Actual salary £22,747 - £27,389 (to reflect term time only working)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Cover Supervisor) job summary

The school has a culture of developing and rewarding potential through continuing professional development. We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. Our curriculum is strongly rooted in the needs of our pupils and our value-led education with pupil involvement, enjoyment and achievement at its heart.

Our school is at the heart of its community located on the south edge of Coventry in an economically disadvantaged area.  Our two-form entry primary school, with a 68 place nursery, prides itself in the work we do to support our spirited community.  We are a committed and diverse group of teachers and support staff, unified in our approach to ensuring that our pupils become the best they can be. We do this with the belief that all pupils, can achieve excellent outcomes when surrounded and supported by skilled teachers with high expectations.

Our Values

‘As individuals we are unique. Together we build a community’

Learning in primary school can transform a child's life and we aim to make the difference for our children.

Every person in our school strongly promotes the values of kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility and growth. These values are encompassed by the value we place on community; belonging to and contributing to the school and wider community.

What is the job role?

We have an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work as a cover supervisor from January 2025. You will be working under the direction and supervision of teaching or senior staff to lead planned learning with individuals, groups or classes of pupils, in the absence of a Teaching Assistant or Teacher.

The successful candidate will be a member of a strong team of teachers and support staff.

We can offer you:

• Delightful children who are eager to learn
• A collaborative, supportive and caring team that puts the children at the centre of all that they do
• A commitment to staff welfare and work-life balance
• A strong culture of professional development to support staff to achieve highly and enjoy a successful career
• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school

 

Who are we looking for?

You will be a passionate HLTA with experience working across the primary age range, committed to providing an exciting and inspiring curriculum for all pupils.

Candidates should have:

• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject area (e.g. supporting teaching and learning in schools, diploma in childcare and education, T-level in education and childcare) or externally assessed HLTA status
• Nationally recognised qualifications at level 2 or above in English/literacy and Maths/numeracy (e.g. GCSE grade 4-9 or equivalent)
• Experience in assisting pupils in their learning across the primary age range
• Substantial experience working as a teaching assistant in a school 
• Experience working with pupils with additional educational needs
• A sound working knowledge and understanding of the HLTA standards
• High expectations of children and young people with a commitment to helping them fulfil their potential
• Positive behaviour management strategies and demonstrate a compassionate and restorative approach to dealing with behaviours
• The ability to establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children, young people and their parents
• Experience in planning and delivering challenging, engaging and enjoyable learning activities
• A dedication to actively contribute to school life and the wider community
• A sense of humour, a positive outlook and a kind heart
• A commitment to your professional learning which is supported by a dedicated leadership team

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged through the school. Please contact Miss Hayley Miles, Office Manager on 024 7630 2004 or admin@willenhallprimary.org

Interview date: 16/12/2024

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Willenhall Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 468 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Willenhall Community Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willenhall-community-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Willenhall Community Primary School is a large primary school on the South East side of Coventry. The school was built in 2005 and is a large modern building with lots of outdoor space.

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