Hednesford Valley High School is looking to appoint Classroom Assistants (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.  You will also be required to run an after-school club.  These roles would suit someone with an education or a care home background. 

We require a flexible and creative individual who:-

• Has very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.
• Has NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or recognised equivalent qualification or willing to gain the qualification.
• Has excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professionals.
• Can use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.
• Can act as Cover Supervisor during the absence of teaching staff.
• Will be involved in supporting students with their personal care and medical needs e.g. enteral feeding, administering medication and suction if required – training will be given.
• Has 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.
• This role can require you to work across the school/sites with other student groups if required.

We can offer you:

Hednesford Valley High School recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

• Excellent working environment.
• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
• Termly “Deep Work” days to support your role.
• Continued professional development opportunities.
• Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
• Generous local government pension scheme.

Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistant Programmes which include:

• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Online gym classes
• Health and wellbeing support and advice e.g., Men’s Health, Wellbeing Action Plans, Better Sleep, Relaxation and Meditation, Understanding Menopause.
• Financial advice services
• Think Well, fast track counselling service.
• Physiotherapy
• Eye-sight testing
• Retail discounts in supermarkets, high street shops, restaurants and days out.
• Free car parking
• Free staff tea and coffee
• Flexible working opportunities are available.