Cover Supervisor

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is seeking a Cover Supervisor/HLTA for Mount Pleasant Primary School in Shrewsbury. The role is fixed-term, term-time, 30 hours per week at Grade 7 (£20,025). The successful candidate will cover classes and support learning across the primary age range, including pupils with SEND.

Experience at HLTA level or above and a solid understanding of behaviour management are important. Flexibility and reliability are essential to support daily school priorities.

Qualifications

• HLTA level or higher is required.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and positive pupil engagement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cover for teachers and teaching assistants when staff are absent.
• Be deployed across the school to support learning as needed.
• Support pupils with a range of needs to access learning successfully.

Skills

HLTA level

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Primary school experience

Flexible/adaptable

Education

HLTA level or higher

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor/HLTA - Mount Pleasant Primary School (Severn Bridges Multi-Academy Trust)

Employer

Shropshire Council

Location

Mount Pleasant Primary School, Whitemere Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY1 3BY

Salary

£20,025

Closing date

13 Oct 2026

Reference

shropshire/TP/292/343

Sector

Education

Job Type

Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Cover Supervisor

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern

Term time

Hours

Part-Time

Job Details

Job Title: Cover Supervisor - Mount Pleasant Primary School

Fixed Term, Review 31/08/2027
30 Hours per week
Grade 7 £20,025
Term Time - 43.60 Weeks per year
Required as soon as possible
Closing Date: 13/10/2026
Interview Date: 21/10/2026

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated school team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality cover for teachers and teaching assistants when staff are absent, ensuring that pupils continue to receive a positive, purposeful and consistent learning experience. When cover is not required, the successful candidate will be deployed across the school according to the needs and priorities of the day.

We are looking for someone who is at least HLTA level and has a strong understanding of teaching and learning within a primary school environment. Experience of supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would be highly desirable, as the role may involve working with pupils with a range of additional needs and supporting them to access learning successfully.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working effectively with children in a primary school setting, ideally at HLTA level or above.
• Be confident supporting learning across the primary age range.
• Have a strong understanding of behaviour management and positive approaches to supporting pupils.
• Be able to work flexibly and respond positively to the changing needs of the school.
• Have experience and/or a strong understanding of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Be able to establish positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Be organised, reliable and able to use initiative.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Be confident working independently when covering classes or supporting learning.
• Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching professional who enjoys variety, is adaptable and wants to make a positive difference across the whole school. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning and providing high-quality support wherever it is needed.

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