TA4, Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A local educational institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support pupils across the school. This role involves leading classroom activities, collaborating with teaching assistants, and fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive. The ideal candidate is experienced, solution-focused, and committed to safeguarding children. Join us in making a difference in our students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience working in educational settings.
• Ability to lead and support other teaching assistants.
• Strong role model with a commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead classrooms and coordinate support for pupils.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences across the curriculum.
• Create a positive and inclusive environment for students.

Skills

Experience as a teaching assistant

Strong leadership qualities

Adaptability

Solution-focused mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We welcome applications from candidates working in either mainstream or SEN settings. North Ridge seeks to appoint a dynamic and hardworking individual who will live up to our school motto of “do your best” to the following post.

You will have considerable experience as a teaching assistant and be an enthusiastic, visionary and solution-focused to lead other teaching assistants in developing their skills within the classroom. You will be a strong role model to other teaching assistants in school.

Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our pupil’s journey. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the entire school, building meaningful connections with pupils and supporting them in ways that make a real difference. Whether you\'re stepping in to lead a class or coordinating staff to ensure every pupil gets the support they need, your role is vital in maintaining the high standards of care and education we pride ourselves on.

You’ll dive into our exciting curriculum pathways, helping to deliver engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and build essential skills. Every day brings something new, and your adaptability, quick thinking, and solution-focused mindset will be key to creating a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

What the school offers its staff

See our 'What We Offer' poster for details.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.