Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor - Willows Primary Academy

Wmjobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term Time Only

INSET Days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Willows Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor to support children from Nursery to Year 6. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days, and will involve providing cover across the school as needed.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Willows offers a welcoming environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and approachable.
• Able to work across different age groups.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to supporting learning, wellbeing and development of every child.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover across the school from Nursery to Year 6.
• Support and supervise pupils in the absence of their class teacher or other staff.
• Assist with the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Adapt to the needs of different year groups and classroom environments.

Skills

Experience with children

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Flexible

Approachable

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Commitment to wellbeing

Job description

Willows Primary Academy

Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor

Grade 5, SCP 7, £20,804.52

Permanent

To commence Monday 2nd November (or as soon as possible thereafter)

32.5 hours per week / Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Future Generation Trust is a growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.

Willows is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and flexible Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor to join our exceptional school team and provide cover across school, working with children from Nursery to Year 6. The successful candidate will be confident working with children of all ages, supporting their learning and development, and creating a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.

Willows is a wonderful place to work and an inspirational place to be a pupil in, with children whose behaviour is ‘outstanding’. They are always ‘up for a challenge’ and are immensely proud of their school. We are a dedicated and committed staff. We take pride in our academy and want only the best for the children we teach and the community we serve. Support and professional development are a high priority and all our staff at every level benefit from high quality professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide cover across the school from Nursery to Year 6.
• Support and supervise pupils in the absence of their class teacher or other staff.
• Assist with the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Adapt to the needs of different year groups and classroom environments.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and approachable.
• Can confidently work across different age groups.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to supporting the learning, wellbeing and development of every child.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• The opportunity to work with children across the full primary age range.
• A varied and rewarding role.
• Supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional development.

Closing date: Monday 12th October at 1pm

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by 4pm on Tuesday 13th October.

Willows Primary Academy is part of Future Generation Trust

In the future generation we trust!

This job involves working with children and is therefore subject to an advance disclosure check through the confidential process administered by the Disclosure & Barring Service. A conviction may not exclude candidates from the job, but it will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Our academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment