Job Description

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About this Role

Vacancy at Beacon Academy, Cleethorpes

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Cover Supervisor

Permanent Contract - Part time 32.5hrs weekly

Required from September 2025

Salary: SCP 15

Do you want a job where you make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

Do you want to be inspired on a daily basis by your work?

Are you passionate about inclusion and committed to meeting the needs of all children?

Do you have the ability to engage, motivate and promote the learning and personal development of pupils across the whole age and ability range?

It is a very exciting time to join Beacon Academy, which in September moves into a brand new multi-million pound building. The building is handed over to the Academy in the summer and staff will have the opportunity to work in that new building with the most up-to-date facilities from September.


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 are introducing 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.


The School has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Beacon Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer.