Dynamic Cover Supervisor: Supportive Classrooms & Students

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

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.