Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Cover Supervisor)

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering engaging learning experiences and supporting children's development in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to staff welfare and professional growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners' lives. If you are dedicated to fostering an inspiring curriculum and have a strong background in education, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and nurturing school setting.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Work-Life Balance Commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a teaching assistant.
• Experience working with pupils with additional educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning in the absence of a teacher.
• Manage resources for effective learning.
• Promote health, safety, and welfare of children.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Education

HLTA Status

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Cover Supervisor), Coventry

Client: Coventry City Council

Location: Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fa931d4b8f3c

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

What is the job role?

We have an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced higher level teaching assistant (Grade 5) to join our team at Willenhall Community Primary School.

You will be:

• Delivering planned learning with individuals, groups or classes of pupils in the absence of a Teaching Assistant or Teacher.
• Managing, organising and preparing resources for planned learning.
• Working within a forward-thinking team to deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps young children to develop.
• Safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children.
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals to meet the individual needs of the children.
• Providing whole-class cover across the school as required.
• Making accurate and effective use of assessment reflecting the needs, interests and stages of development of the individual children.

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?

An experienced HLTA who is passionate about providing an exciting and inspiring curriculum for all pupils. With experience of working across the primary range, you will be looking for a new challenge where you will be instrumental in developing our pupils’ learning experience across the school. We expect you to:

• Hold a level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area, or externally assessed HLTA status.
• Have a minimum of 3 years' experience working as a teaching assistant in a school, ideally with experience of leading learning in large groups or class sessions.
• Have experience of working with pupils with additional educational needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the HLTA standards.

Interview date w/c 08/07/24

Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged through the school. Please contact Miss Hayley Miles, Office Manager.

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.