TA and Cover Supervisor Required

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Teaching Assistant (TA) and Cover Supervisor to support lesson delivery and classroom management. The role involves working collaboratively with teachers, and providing assistance to students, ensuring a positive learning environment. This full-time contract role offers opportunities for training and professional development while requiring qualifications like GCSEs in English and Maths.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Opportunity for professional development and training

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required.
• Relevant teaching assistant qualification necessary.
• DBS clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in planning and delivering lessons.
• Assisting students with learning and development.
• Managing classroom behaviour.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Understanding of UK education system

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Relevant teaching assistant qualification

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance

Job description

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TA and Cover Supervisor Required, Manchester

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

03cd56bb23b2

Job Views:

12

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (TA) and Cover Supervisor

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Job Duties:

• Supporting teachers in planning and delivering lessons
• Assisting students with their learning and development
• Supervising classes during teacher absence
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive learning environment
• Providing one-to-one support for students with additional needs

Required Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Relevant teaching assistant qualification
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance

Education:

• Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience:

• Previous experience working in a school setting
• Experience supporting students with diverse needs

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of the UK education system
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Good organisational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid certification
• SEN (Special Educational Needs) training

Working Conditions:

• Working hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
• Classroom-based role with some outdoor supervision duties
• Opportunity for professional development and training
• Working closely with teachers, students, and parents

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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