Cover Assistant

Crispin School Academy; Low Row; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Pension contributions (employer) 19.2%

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

Wessex Learning Trust is seeking a Cover Assistant to join our team on a permanent contract starting as soon as possible. The role covers 31.25 hours over 38 weeks (term time plus 3 days) with a 6.25 hour day, 08:15–15:10, Monday to Friday.

You will support teaching staff by organizing and supervising classes during absences. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive learning environment, undertake administrative tasks, and take part in ongoing CPD within a forward-thinking Trust.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise the work of whole classes set by their subject teacher in accordance with school policies and assist students in achieving the learning objectives of the lesson.
• Manage the conduct of students to ensure a positive learning environment, including setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Carry out administrative tasks to support teachers in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning

Responsibilities

• Support the cover process for short and long term absence of teaching colleagues.
• Be part of the Cover Team, led by the Cover Manager and supported by the Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum).
• Assist with classroom supervision and ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Contribute to administrative tasks to support teachers and learners.

Skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Administrative tasks

Job description

Permanent contract to start as soon as possible.

Grade 12, points 12-19, current starting salary £29,542 FTE per annum, actual starting salary £21,429 per annum (£15.31 per hour).

31.25 hours, 38 working weeks (term time plus 3 days, includes insets / training sessions).

08:15-15:10, less 40 minutes break. 6.25 hr/day, Monday to Friday.

We want to hear from you if you have a passion for supporting young people and their learning within a forward thinking team that is part of a school with a strong sense of community and purpose. As Cover Assistant your role will be to support the cover process for the short and long term absence of teaching colleagues. You will be part of our Cover Team, lead by the Cover Manager and supported by the Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum).

Candidates will need to demonstrate:

• Strong organisation skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise the work of whole classes set by their subject teacher in accordance with school policies and assist students in achieving the learning objectives of the lesson.
• Manage the conduct of students to ensure a positive learning environment, including setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour.
• Carry out administrative tasks to support teachers in the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning

We can offer you:

• The benefit of working in an innovative and forward-thinking Trust.
• A chance to work within a school committed to every learner.
• The opportunity to work with our young learners.
• A commitment to offering excellent CPD opportunities.
• Staff benefits, including discounted gym membership and a cycle to work scheme.
• In addition to your contribution to the pension scheme, the school/employer contribute to the pension fund, currently 19.2%.
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, PAM Wellbeing, who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family.

At the Wessex Learning Trust collaboration is key, we work together to share knowledge, grow and develop through professional learning communities.

Closing date: 3 November 2026, 23.59

Interviews to be held w/c 9 November 2026