Overview
Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor (Classroom Assistant) – Permanent Position 37 hours per week. Term Time Only.
Actual starting salary £22,569 per annum
Hours of work – Mon-Thurs: 8:30-4:30 Friday 08:30-4:00
Start Date – ASAP
Hednesford Valley High School is looking to appoint Curriculum Area Learning Supervisors to join our highly motivated support staff team at Hednesford Valley High School. These roles involve working under the direction of teaching members of staff to support in the classroom and produce resources. This role would suit someone with an education or a care home background.
Hednesford Valley High School is a generic Special School set in Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty. We educate students on two sites, with years 7-11 at our main site and our Sixth Form is set in a dedicated building at Cannock Chase High School. We have amazing students with a range of learning needs, who are supported by dedicated staff with a passion for transforming the lives of our students. If you join our team, you will be part of a school where students love to learn, and staff love to teach. We truly are a family. This is not just a statement; our data supports this. Our attendance and positive behaviour are above national data and we have just received amazing feedback from our recent parent/carer questionnaire.
We require a flexible and creative individual who:
Responsibilities
* Support in the classroom under the direction of teaching staff and help in producing resources.
* Provide covering duties as a Cover Supervisor during the absence of teaching staff, as required.
* Work across the school/sites with other student groups if required.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Has very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.
* Has NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or recognized equivalent qualification.
* Has excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professionals.
* Can use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.
* A passionate commitment to raising the attainment of all students in a special school.
* A team player who is able to work collaboratively with others.
Safeguarding & How to Apply
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. The selected candidate will also have social media checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
To apply for this position please download and complete the application form below and email back to l.bent@hvh.staffs.sch.uk. Read the application pack which is available to download on the school website: www.hvh.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or would like to arrange a visit to discuss the role, please contact Angela Rushton on 01543 423714.
Deadline for applications: 10:00 am on Friday 5th September 2025
Interview: Thursday 11th September 2025
Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone/email if possible.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Industries: Human Resources Services
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