Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)/Cover Supervisor to join our dynamic team at The Vale Academy. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and pastoral needs of our students, ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences,  and contributing to the overall development of our school community.

Here at The Vale Academy, we are passionate about inspiring young minds and ensuring that in everything we do, we are making a positive impact on our student’s lives. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic HLTA who will take pride in supporting students and delivering engaging lessons that set our pupils up to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Support:

• Deliver  lessons and supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
• Assist in the planning, preparation, and delivery of learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Support students in their learning, providing one-on-one or small group assistance as needed.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively, following the school’s behavior management policy.

HLTA Duties:

• Work collaboratively with teachers to plan and deliver targeted interventions and support programs.
• Assess, record, and report on students’ progress and development.
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special educational needs.
• Contribute to the preparation of resources and learning materials.

Pastoral Care:

• Provide emotional and social support to students, fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.
• Monitor and support the overall well-being of students, referring concerns to appropriate staff members when necessary.
• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behavior, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and any incidents that occur during cover periods.
• Assist with the supervision of students during break times, lunchtimes, and on school trips as required.
• Undertake administrative tasks related to the role, such as preparing display boards and organizing classroom materials.

The ideal candidate will have;

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and educational best practices.
• Previous experience working in a school environment, preferably in a similar role.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively, maintaining a calm and productive learning environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to different situations and challenges.

Job Specifics:

Start date:  September 2024

Salary:  NJC L4 Point 9 £25,119 FTE actual pro- rata salary £17,733  (L4 9-14  £25,119-£27,334)

Contract: Full time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2025, Term time + INSET days, 30 hours per week 8.45am-3.15pm, 30 mins lunch

The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.

Perkbox and Perkbox Medical

NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College

Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs

Reduced gym membership rates

Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers

On-site Indian head or shoulder massage

Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon

Free eye test vouchers

Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor

Free tea and coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters

Free onsite car parking at all academies

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment

Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.

 The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date