Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor at Ashby Fields Primary School

Ashby Fields Primary School; Daventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive school community

Supportive staff team

Professional development opportunities

Well-resourced learning environment

Engaged and enthusiastic children

Job summary

Ashby Fields Primary School is seeking a committed, flexible Teaching Assistant with Cover Supervisor responsibilities to join our dedicated team. You will support pupils' learning in the classroom under the class teacher and, when required, lead whole-class activities in the absence of the teacher.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with children, staff and parents, promote inclusive practice and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing across the primary age range.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working in a primary school setting (ideally with upper KS2 experience).
• Holds a relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Is confident in managing a class and delivering planned lessons in the absence of a teacher.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils' learning and development in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Assisting with the preparation of resources and learning materials.
• Delivering planned lessons and managing classroom behaviour as a Cover Supervisor when required.
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion in line with school policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with children

Team collaboration

Lesson delivery in teacher absence

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About this Role

Ashby Fields Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with Cover Supervisor responsibilities to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children's learning and development across the primary age range, while also being confident leading whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils' learning and development in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Assisting with the preparation of resources and learning materials.
• Delivering planned lessons and managing classroom behaviour as a Cover Supervisor when required.
• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion in line with school policies.
• Supporting the social, emotional and behavioural needs of pupils.

Person Specification

• Has experience of working in a primary school setting (ideally with upper KS2 experience).
• Holds a relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Is confident in managing a class and delivering planned lessons in the absence of a teacher.
• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

We Can Offer You

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A well-resourced environment to support learning and teaching.
• Engaged and enthusiastic children who love to learn.

Closing Date:

16th Sept 2026

Interviews to be held:

TBC

Ashby Fields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.