Cover Supervisor

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health benefits

Wellbeing days

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with their learning. The role covers 22 hours per week over 4 days (Tuesday–Friday) during 39 teaching weeks, starting 5 January 2027. It is a temporary fixed-term position ending 31 August 2027.

You will work closely with teachers to supervise classes, support pupil progress, and help create a positive learning environment while maintaining high standards of pupil care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence (PPA cover).
• Help pupils stay engaged and focused on learning.
• Support teachers and senior staff in delivering planned activities.
• Assist in managing and guiding classroom activities and pupil questions.

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Start Date: 5th January 2027

Salary: £14.35 (Grade D)

Hours Per Week: 22hours (08:45am - 3:30pm, 4 days a week- Tuesday to Friday)

Working Weeks: 39 Weeks

Status: Temporary | Fixed Term 31/08/27

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd December 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and confident individual to join our supportive and dedicated school team. Working closely with teachers and senior staff, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils to engage positively and meaningfully with their learning.

A key part of the role will involve supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, including PPA cover, ensuring that pupils remain engaged, supported and focused on their learning. The successful candidate will be confident in managing a classroom, responding to pupils' questions and providing guidance to help them complete planned learning activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive and flexible approach, and is passionate about making a difference to pupils' learning and development. You will be joining a welcoming, forward-thinking school community where teamwork and professional development are valued. Appropriate in-service training will be provided.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate confidently and fluently in spoken English to fulfil all aspects of the role.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children to achieve their best, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Janine Cook Head of School via [e-mail]

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.