Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor (Classroom Assistant) - Hednesford Valley High School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Cannock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cannock seeks a Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor to support teaching staff in the classroom. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching Assistants and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to raising student attainment in a supportive environment. Full-time, term-time only position with a starting salary of £22,569 per annum.

Qualifications

• Very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.
• Able to act as Cover Supervisor during the absence of teaching staff.
• Passionate about raising the attainment of all students in a special school.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the classroom and produce educational resources.
• Collaborate with others and work with various student groups if required.

Skills

Numeracy/Literacy skills

Excellent communication

ICT competency

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Overview

Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor (Classroom Assistant) – Permanent Position 37 hours per week. Term Time Only.

Actual starting salary £22,569 per annum

Hours of work – Mon-Thurs: 8:30-4:30 Friday 08:30-4:00

Start Date – ASAP

About the School

Hednesford Valley High School is looking to appoint Curriculum Area Learning Supervisors to join our highly motivated support staff team at Hednesford Valley High School. These roles involve working under the direction of teaching members of staff to support in the classroom and produce resources. This role would suit someone with an education or a care home background.

Hednesford Valley High School is a generic Special School set in Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. We educate students on two sites, with years 7-11 at our main site and our Sixth Form is set in a dedicated building at Cannock Chase High School. We have amazing students with a range of learning needs, who are supported by dedicated staff with a passion for transforming the lives of our students. If you join our team, you will be part of a school where students love to learn, and staff love to teach. We truly are a family. This is not just a statement; our data supports this. Our attendance and positive behaviour are above national data and we have just received amazing feedback from our recent parent/carer questionnaire.

Responsibilities

This role involves working under the direction of teaching staff to support in the classroom and produce resources. This role would suit someone with an education or a care home background.

Qualifications

• Has very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.


• Has NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or recognized equivalent qualification.


• Has excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professions.


• Can use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.


• Can act as Cover Supervisor during the absence of teaching staff.


• Has a passionate commitment to raising the attainment of all students in a special school.


• A team player who is able to work collaboratively with others.


• This role may require you to work across the school/sites with other student groups if required.

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. The selected candidate will also have social media checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

How to apply

To apply for this position please download and complete the application form below and email back to [e-mail]. Please read the application pack which is available to download on school website: www.hvh.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or would like to arrange a visit to school to discuss the role, please contact Angela Rushton on 01543 423714.

Deadline and Interview

Deadline for applications: 10:00 am on Friday 5 September 2025

Interview: Thursday 11 September 2025

Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone/email if possible.