Cover Supervisor / HLTA. Job in Potton Education & Training Jobs

Class Education; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cover Supervisor / Higher Level Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will lead classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with the lesson. This role offers competitive pay and the chance to gain valuable classroom experience, making it an excellent stepping stone for aspiring teachers.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support from the agency team

Valuable classroom experience

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and manage a class effectively.
• Previous experience in schools, youth work, or similar settings valued.
• Desirable to have Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons in the teacher's absence and ensure student engagement.
• Manage behavior effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support teaching staff and work with individual students or groups.

Skills

Confidence in the classroom

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are working with a welcoming school in the Sandy area who are seeking to appoint a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young people and has the ability to step up and lead a class when required.

In this role, you will be supervising lessons in the teacher s absence, ensuring that learning continues and that students remain engaged. Lesson planning and marking are not required your focus will be on delivering the pre-prepared work, maintaining a positive learning environment, and managing behaviour effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supervising whole classes across a range of subjects when needed.

• Delivering pre-set lesson content and ensuring pupils remain on task.

• Promoting positive behaviour and upholding the school s expectations.

• Providing support to teaching staff and working with small groups or individuals when not covering classes.

What we re looking for:

• Confidence and presence in the classroom, with the ability to engage and manage a class effectively.

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.

• Previous experience in schools, youth work, tutoring, or a similar setting is highly valued.

• A Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential the right attitude and resilience are what matter most.

What s on offer:

• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school environment.

• The opportunity to build valuable classroom experience an excellent stepping stone for those considering teaching.

• Competitive pay and ongoing support from our dedicated agency team.

If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and ready to take on the challenge of leading classes, we would love to hear from you.