Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant Hybrid – Secondary School – Tameside

A busy and thriving secondary school in Tameside is seeking a versatile Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant to provide vital support both in supervising classes during teacher absence and assisting with targeted student interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise whole classes during planned and emergency teacher absences, delivering lessons prepared by teaching staff.

• Manage classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a focused and respectful learning environment.

• Support students with additional learning needs through small group or one-to-one interventions.

• Assist teaching staff with lesson preparation and resource management.

• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement during cover lessons.

• Collaborate with teachers and SEN teams to support individual student needs.

• Attend relevant meetings and training sessions to stay informed of school policies and best practices.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school environment, ideally in a cover supervision or teaching assistant role.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

• Adaptability and the ability to multitask effectively.

• Confident in engaging with students across a range of abilities and needs.

• DBS clearance or willingness to obtain prior to employment.

Contract Details:

• Term time, with flexible working hours to suit school needs.

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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