Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor in Luton)

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

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Luton is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor to provide support to pupils with learning needs. This permanent, part-time role involves covering classes and actively supporting the curriculum, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. Training is provided for those without special educational needs experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to commute to Luton.
• Experience or knowledge of special educational needs is desirable.
• Full induction and ongoing training are provided.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes using provided planning to ensure continuity of learning in a supportive environment.

Skills

Strong literacy skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong IT skills

Leadership and communication skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Teaching Assistant 3 / Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Luton

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

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

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 Responsibilities

• Cover classes using provided planning to ensure continuity of learning in a supportive and structured environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
• Ability to Commute to Luton
• 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 Luton school is a specialist primary provision supporting children with severe and complex learning difficulties, including a significant proportion with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). All pupils have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan, and we are proud of our nurturing, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

This SEN School operate across two sites in Luton and support approximately 280 pupils across 35 classes, carefully grouped by age and developmental stage. Our curriculum is broad, flexible, and responsive to each child's individual needs, with a strong focus on communication, independence, and social interaction.

Curriculum Structure

• 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)

How to Apply

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 contact us.