Cover Supervisor

King Alfred's; Wantage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD

Staff Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

School trips (KA Klubs)

Blue Light Card

Free car parking

Eye care vouchers

Subsidised gym membership

Term Time Only

Job summary

King Alfred’s Academy in Wantage invites applications for a Cover Supervisor on 32.5 hours per week. The role is suitable for an energetic Teaching Assistant looking to expand their career in education, with training provided and a core schedule of 8:20–3:20, five days a week (part-time options considered).

You will work across the curriculum, supporting students and staff, with a warm but strict ethos and opportunities to develop professionally through CPD and school activities such as KA Klubs.

Qualifications

• Training will be given to the successful applicant.
• Role suits an existing Teaching Assistant seeking to expand their career in education.
• Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support students and staff across the curriculum and academic years.
• Be flexible to move where the need is greatest during the day.

Skills

Classroom experience

Teaching Assistant

Job description

About this role:

We are seeking to recruit an inspiring Cover Supervisor to join our enthusiastic and professional team for 32.5 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity to directly support students and staff at King Alfred's Academy and to enhance the learning outcomes for our student body.

The Successful applicant will have high expectations of all students and be committed to raising educational achievement in classes across both the curriculum and academic years. Flexibility is key as the daily role is is a reactive one, requiring you to move where the need is greatest.

You will be joining a school that has a well-deserved reputation for its inclusive and caring ethos. Our students are loyal and friendly and respond well to teachers who are caring and who have high expectations.

Training will be given, but it would be an advantage to have classroom experience; hence, the role would suit an existing Teaching Assistant looking to expand and develop their career within education or a graduate considering a future in Teaching. Ideally, the post holders will be able to work 5 days per week 8:20 -3:20pm with a 30 minute unpaid rest break each day. However, part-time working patterns will be also be considered.

About the school:

King Alfred’s Academy is a welcoming, ambitious, and dynamic school, brimming with energy, opportunity, and possibility. Our mission—"Opportunity for All"—is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a supportive and inspiring environment where both students and staff can thrive every day.

As a fully comprehensive secondary school with a thriving sixth form, we are proud of our strong culture of respect and responsibility. Our classrooms are calm and purposeful, guided by a “warm but strict” approach that ensures every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

Beyond the classroom, our KA Klubs enrichment program offers over 130 exciting clubs and activities every fortnight, giving students the chance to explore new passions, develop skills, and build lifelong friendships.

Nestled in the heart of Wantage, King Alfred’s Academy is easily accessible from Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Abingdon, and Didcot. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential in a school that feels like a community.

The Perks of Working with Us:

• Full support for professional development and future training (CPD)
• Recognition of prior, continuous service
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
• Employees may join a staff Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program via confidential telephone service & downloadable App.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Opportunity to join school trips to destinations like Normandy, Barcelona, Austria, Canada, and the USA
• Blue Light Card discount eligibility
• Free car parking
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Subsidised gym membership / Use of school gym
• Term Time Only

At King Alfred’s Academy, our mission is “Opportunity for All”— a value we are passionate about delivering daily for our students and staff. If you’re excited to contribute to a supportive school with strong, positive values and believe you’re the right fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!