Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor in Dunstable)

Academics; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dunstable is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves supporting pupils with a variety of learning needs across two sites, ensuring academic and social progression. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. Experience with special educational needs is advantageous, although training is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Ability to commute to Dunstable.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with special educational needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes ensuring continuity of learning.
• Support across all areas of the curriculum to help pupils progress.

Skills

Strong literacy skills

Numeracy skills

IT skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor to join our team in Dunstable 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.

Position: Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Dunstable

Contract Term: Part-Time

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

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 7th September 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Positions Available: 1

Sector: Education and Training

Interview Date(s): September 2025

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.

Role and Responsibilities

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.

• Support across all areas of the curriculum to help pupils progress academically and socially.
• Cover classes as required using provided planning, ensuring continuity of learning.

Key Requirements

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

Hours

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Tuesday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

This Dunstable 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 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 hesitate to apply for this role in Dunstable.