Long-Term School Cover & Nurture Support

Justteachers Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting for a Cover Supervisor role in Peterborough. The successful candidate will supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff and support pupils in a small nurture hub, including personal care where required.

Flexibility is essential as you may also assist as a General Teaching Assistant. Experience with children, strong classroom management, and DBS updates are required. This is a full-time, long-term post starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in educational, care, or support settings.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A caring, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Willingness and ability to provide personal care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain on task.
• Support pupils with additional needs within a small nurture hub setting.
• Provide personal care support in a respectful and professional manner.
• Assist class teachers with learning activities and classroom organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Adapt to the varying needs of the school and provide general TA support when required.

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is recruiting for a Cover Supervisor role in Peterborough. The successful candidate will supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff and support pupils in a small nurture hub, including personal care where required.

Flexibility is essential as you may also assist as a General Teaching Assistant. Experience with children, strong classroom management, and DBS updates are required. This is a full-time, long-term post starting September 2026.