Cover Supervisor & Learning Resources and Education Centre Assistant

Philosophy Education; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Ealing is seeking a Cover Supervisor & Learning Resources and Education Centre Assistant for a full-time, term-time role. This hybrid position involves overseeing classrooms in the absence of teachers and managing the school's library resources. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education and have previous experience working with students. Attractive competitive pay and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Varied and rewarding role

Competitive daily pay and weekly payments

Term-time only work – school holidays off

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Confident in managing a classroom independently.
• Organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting literacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver pre-set lesson plans.
• Support students in using library resources and maintain materials.
• Promote a positive reading culture and manage study periods.

Skills

Classroom management

Literacy support

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor & Learning Resources and Education Centre Assistant

Location: Southwest London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £100–£120 per day (depending on experience)

We are working in partnership with a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Ealing to recruit a Cover Supervisor & LREC Assistant for a full-time role starting this September. This is a fantastic dual opportunity for a confident individual with a passion for education, classroom management, and literacy support.

This is a hybrid role combining responsibilities as a Cover Supervisor and a Learning Resources and Education Centre (LREC) Assistant. You will provide classroom supervision in the absence of teaching staff and support the day-to-day running of the school’s library and learning resource centre.

As a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour

As an LREC Assistant:

• Support students in accessing and using library and learning resources
• Organise and maintain books, digital resources, and displays
• Promote a positive reading culture across the school
• Supervise students in the LREC during study periods, breaks, and lunch

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience working with young people in a school setting
• Be confident in managing a classroom independently
• Be organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting literacy
• Have good IT skills and be comfortable with library systems (training provided)
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS certificate

What We Offer:

• A varied and rewarding role in a vibrant school community
• Competitive daily pay and weekly payments
• Term-time only work – school holidays off
• Ongoing professional development and agency support

How to Apply:
If you're a strong communicator with a keen interest in both education and literacy, we want to hear from you!

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.