Classroom Assistant (Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor)
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 4JS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c8dbf260-d45d-4037-aea4-285f12181410-6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Hednesford Valley High School is seeking to appoint a Classroom Assistant (Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor) to join our highly motivated and dedicated support staff team.
This role involves working under the direction of teaching staff to provide high‑quality support in the classroom, assist with learning activities and help produce resources. It would be particularly well suited to someone with experience in education, care or a similar supportive environment.
If you join our team, you will become part of a school where students love to learn and staff love to teach. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of family, excellent attendance, positive behaviour (both above national averages) and the fantastic feedback we have recently received from parents and carers.
We are looking for a flexible, creative individual who:
• Has strong numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade C/4 or above).
• Holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professionals.
• Can confidently use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.
• Is able to act as a Cover Supervisor in the absence of teaching staff.
• Shows a passionate commitment to raising the attainment of all students within a special school setting.
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with colleagues.
• Is willing to work across different areas of the school or across sites when required.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary 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.
Hednesford Valley High School is seeking to appoint a Classroom Assistant (Curriculum Area Learning Supervisor) to join our highly motivated and dedicated support staff team.
This role involves working under the direction of teaching staff to provide high‑quality support in the classroom, assist with learning activities and help produce resources. It would be particularly well suited to someone with experience in education, care or a similar supportive environment.
If you join our team, you will become part of a school where students love to learn and staff love to teach. We pride ourselves on our strong sense of family, excellent attendance, positive behaviour (both above national averages) and the fantastic feedback we have recently received from parents and carers.
We are looking for a flexible, creative individual who:
• Has strong numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade C/4 or above).
• Holds NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers and professionals.
• Can confidently use ICT to support and enhance teaching and learning.
• Is able to act as a Cover Supervisor in the absence of teaching staff.
• Shows a passionate commitment to raising the attainment of all students within a special school setting.
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with colleagues.
• Is willing to work across different areas of the school or across sites when required.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary 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.