Higher Level Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Epinay School)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time
Advert Start Date:
12/03/2025
Advert End Date:
28/04/2025 12:00
Salary:
£32,654 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching Assistant
Employment Location:
Epinay Business and Enterprise School, South Shields
Further Information
School Moto & Ethos
Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together
All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Cover Supervisor, 37 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Epinay School)
£32,654 pa pro rata
Required for as soon as possible
Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special needs school offering around 225 places to pupils in KS1 – KS5. Student numbers will be increasing to around 255 in September 2025. The pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working at a level of at least 3-4 years behind their peers and have limited ability to listen, process information, think, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations effectively.
In addition to their learning needs, the pupils may have some social vulnerability as well as some difficulties with their functional skills, speech and language communication needs and a diagnosis of Autism.
At our state of the art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence by providing a stimulating environment where learners achieve challenging and inspirational targets in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.
The Governors and Head Teacher of Epinay Business & Enterprise School would like to appoint an outstanding, self-motivated, passionate HLTA / Cover Supervisor to join our staff team. This opportunity would suit someone with experience of confidently delivering exciting and engaging learning experiences. Candidates must hold HLTA qualification (or equivalent / above).
You will be a highly motivated, innovative person with enthusiasm and commitment to educational excellence. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the proven ability to work collaboratively in a multi professional team.
Working throughout the school, as directed by the Senior Deputy Head Teacher, the ideal candidate will provide cover where required. Working with young people with a primary diagnosis of learning difficulties, the successful candidate will have experience of supporting children with complex communication needs. You will also have experience of delivering 1:1 and small group work. The successful candidate will also have experience of working with students with a range of complex special educational needs including students with complex speech, language and communication needs that often require the use of alternative communication methods, for example PECCS and students with complex sensory processing differences.
Applicants will have the energy and vision to ensure our students are happy, confident, independent learners who are prepared for adulthood. You will be able to work with pupils of all ages and have the commitment to academic excellence and high classroom standards.
Applicants will be expected to show they have researched the school, its designation, cohort groups, specialist provision groups and curriculum offer. Visits to the school are recommended and can be arranged through Sandra Stephenson, Head’s PA, on (0191) 4898949 or email sstephenson5@epinay.org
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Monday 28 April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 7 May 2025