Cover Supervisor

West Craven High School; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

West Craven High School is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils in a dynamic secondary school environment. The role requires assisting with basic numeracy and literacy, and working within a team to implement learning strategies aligned to the national curriculum.

Applicants should have GCSEs including Maths and English, plus childcare qualifications or a degree are desirable. The post emphasizes commitment to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy – Essential
• Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent (e.g., CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB) – Desirable
• Level 3 Childcare or Teaching and Learning qualification – Desirable
• Degree – Desirable
• Experience of working with children in an education or childcare environment – Essential
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities – Essential
• Ability to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and the national curriculum – Essential
• Experience of basic administrative tasks – Desirable
• First aider trained – Desirable

Skills

Flexible

Good communicator

Promote equality

Energetic and Tenacious

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Level 2 Childcare

Level 3 Childcare/Teaching

Degree (Desirable)

Job description

Qualifications and Attainments

4 x GCSEs at grade C or 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification Essential

Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB Desirable

Level 3 Childcare or Teaching and Learning qualification Desirable

Degree Desirable

Knowledge

Experience of working with children in an education or childcare environment Essential

Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities Essential

Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum Essential

Experience of basic administrative tasks Desirable

Experienced/trained first aider Desirable

Skills and Abilities

To be flexible and able to take both a proactive and responsive approach towards the role Essential

To be a good communicator and be able to present to a wide range of audiences Essential

To promote equality of opportunity throughout all aspects of Academy life Essential

To undertake the role with energy, enthusiasm and tenacity Essential

Attitudes and Beliefs

Commitment to excellence Essential

Commitment to inclusivity, equality and diversity Essential

Commitment to the role of secondary education in developing children's life chances and enabling them to achieve their full potential Essential

Commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe environment and the welfare of children and staff Essential

Commitment to regular and on-going professional development Essential

Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct Essential