Cover Supervisor

Longford Park Primary School; Banbury; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration model

Job summary

Longford Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the class teacher. You will work closely with staff to motivate students, provide feedback on progress and help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with our values.

You will be supported by the inclusion team and GLF Schools community, with opportunities for professional development and career progression across the cluster.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent
• HLTA qualification or actively working towards it
• Ability to apply training practically in the classroom
• Good communication with children and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupils' welfare

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher
• Provide meaningful feedback on pupil progress
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Collaborate with the inclusion team to support all abilities

Skills

Teaching assistant experience

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Child engagement

Education

GCSE English & Maths grade C

HLTA qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Your opportunity

In this dynamic position, you will deliver and support engaging lessons in the absence of the subject teacher, ensuring continuity of education while maintaining high expectations of behaviour and achievement. Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team, you will motivate and support students of all abilities, provide meaningful feedback on their progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with the school’s values and development priorities.

What we're looking for:

• Teaching assistant experience
• Good literacy and numeracy skills evidenced by grade ‘C’ at GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths
• Achieved or working towards HLTA qualification
• Able to confidently and competently apply knowledge and skills acquired from training into a practical classroom context
• Ability to relate to, and communicate with, children in and out of the classroom
• A trustworthy, approachable, and passionate attitude towards making a positive impact on students’ lives.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, in line with GLF Schools' policies.

This role is suited to someone who is dedicated, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students reach their full potential.

About the Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Longford Park; William Morris, Hardwick and Cherry Fields make up the Banbury Cluster. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Salary: GLFAssociate 3.1 - FTE £25,887Actual Salary: £8,042

Hours: Thurs &Fri, 8:15am - 3:15pm, 13 hours per week (Term time plus Inset - 39 weeks).

Closing Date: 19th November 2026

Interview Date: We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date