Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor in Bedford)

Academics; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching organization seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor in Bedford. This role involves supporting the curriculum and helping pupils make academic and social progress. Applicants must have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and strong communication skills. The position is full-time and offers a nurturing environment for children with complex learning needs.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Ability to commute to Bedford.
• Experience or knowledge of special educational needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support all areas of the curriculum and help pupils make progress.
• Cover classes using provided planning to ensure continuity of learning.

Skills

Strong literacy

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bedford

Contract Term: Full time - Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: £20,508.00 (L4 Point 9 to 14, with a pending pay increase of 3.2%)

Sector: Education and Training

Role Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor to join our team in Bedford on a permanent, part-time basis. This role will be based across two well-resourced sites and involves working closely with pupils with a range of learning needs.

Responsibilities

You will actively support all areas of the curriculum and play a key role in helping our pupils make progress, both academically and socially. Our approach is fun, inclusive, and celebrates every small step of achievement made by our learners.

As a Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor, you will be expected to cover classes using provided planning, ensuring continuity of learning in a supportive and structured environment.

Key Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Ability to Commute to Bedford
• Leadership and communication skills
• Experience or knowledge of special educational needs is desirable, but full induction and ongoing training are provided

About the School

This Bedford Specialist school is a specialist primary provision supporting children with severe and complex learning difficulties, including a significant proportion with Autism Spectrum Condition. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan, and we are proud of our nurturing, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Our Curriculum

• We follow a carefully structured curriculum framework across five key areas:
  • Communication and Interaction
  • Cognition and Learning
  • Physical and Sensory
  • PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education)
  • Functional Skills
• Each subject area in the education and training environment is delivered across five progressive learning levels, tailored to support development at an individual pace. Our developmental strands support sequential learning and include:
• • Sensory Experience
  • Purposeful Engagement
  • Skill Development
  • Functional Skills
  • Intentional Applied Skills
  • Extended Learning (Maths and English)

If you are passionate about making a difference as a Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor in the education and training environment please do not hesitat to apply for this role in Bedford.