Vacancy at Beacon Academy, Cleethorpes

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Cover Supervisor

Permanent Contract – Part time 32.5hrs weekly

Salary: SCP 15

The academy is part of Wellspring Academy Trust, which was recently awarded the title of ‘Multi Academy Trust of the year.’ The Trust and school have a reputation for having a relational approach to education whilst also having high standards and expectations. The values of the Trust are matched by the school. ‘We make a difference.’ If you share this philosophy, this may be the job for you.

Details of Wellspring Academy Trust can be found at: https://wellspringacademytrust.co.uk/

The academy offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our team at Beacon Academy as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Cover Supervisor. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative, and committed individual with high expectations of students and themselves. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the continuity of learning and maintaining a positive educational environment.

You will be responsible for managing and delivering a range of learning-related activities under an agreed system of supervision, supporting and complementing the professional work of our teaching staff. This will involve providing cover supervision for absent teachers , assisting in lesson planning, and delivering planned learning activities to achieve curriculum objectives. You will also assess pupil achievement, provide feedback, and support the development of a calm learning ethos.

You will work as part of a wider, proven, and successful team in the school, and you will be well supported. Wellspring Academy Trust and Beacon Academy believe in investing in our staff. We have a strong CPD offer, and all new staff will receive a supportive induction programme. We are particularly interested in candidates who have achieved Higher Level Teaching Assistant accreditation or equivalent qualification and experience.

If you are driven to ensure the highest possible standards of learning support, progress, and achievement, then we warmly invite you to apply and join our convivial team.

We are a small school and so it is possible to develop strong relationships. To support this, we introduced a new coaching group approach for staff and students in September. Our students are enthusiastic and enjoy interactive lessons from passionate staff; they respond well to strong, trusting relationships. Having recently appointed new leaders at the Academy, Beacon Academy has a renewed focus on student development, both academically and in personal growth. We are about to embark on new and innovative strategies in school, so this would be an exciting time to join the team.

We encourage any applicant to come and visit the school or to book an informal phone conversation about this role with a member of the leadership team. Please feel free to contact us by email hr@beaconacademy.co.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore you are required to disclose any spent convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands which are not protected. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Important Note for Overseas Applicants: If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.