HLTA/ Cover Supervisor/ Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Huntingdon; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A federated school system in Huntingdon is seeking an HLTA or Cover Supervisor to support students and facilitate their learning. Candidates should be energetic and dedicated with a passion for helping children achieve their educational goals. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and experience with primary school children, especially those with additional needs. Working hours are Monday to Friday during term time, with a focus on the well-being and success of students.

Benefits

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Friendly staff environment

Qualifications

• Experience working as an HLTA or in a similar role.
• Commitment to nurturing the well-being and growth of students.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups under the class teacher's direction.
• Cover classes in both federated schools.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Experience with additional needs

Flexibility

Motivational skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an HLTA or Cover Supervisor and a Teaching Assistant to our two federated schools as soon as possible. All roles are Monday to Friday, term time only. Hours range from 25 to 32.5 hours a week and salary, dependent on experience, will be paid at CCC HLTA level 4 or CCC TA level 1b, 2, or 3.

Are you energetic, hardworking, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting children in school to achieve educational excellence? Do you want to inspire, motivate and make a difference within a team of like‑minded, dedicated staff?

We are looking for someone who

• Is an excellent team player but also able to work using their own initiative
• Is kind and caring and has high expectations of children
• Has experience of working in a primary school with children who have additional needs
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Enjoys working with children and has the ability to motivate them to achieve their potential

As an HLTA / Cover Supervisor responsibilities

You will be required to work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of the class teacher and to cover classes at both schools.

What the school offers its staff

We are a school that puts children at the heart of everything and believes in our motto “Where children believe they can because teachers know they can”.

• A school with strong standards, providing a platform to reach for the stars!
• Welcoming, friendly, and hardworking staff team who strive to put children first
• A school committed to professional development
• A supportive leadership team who value and encourage staff wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Ramsey Spinning Infant and Junior Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects it. Appointments to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check, and references. Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.