Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor

Croydon Education Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor to join their community school in London. The role involves supporting learning, promoting independence, and assisting in class under the guidance of qualified teachers. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and be committed to the welfare of children in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Caring community environment

Happy and enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Holds a technical/professional qualification related to the role.
• Qualified to GCSE level in English and Maths.
• Able to support and deliver learning to pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver learning programs with individuals or groups.
• Assist with planning and preparation of resources.
• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence.

Skills

Understanding of SEND

Ability to plan and deliver work

Building relationships

Commitment to confidentiality

Education

NNEB or other relevant qualifications at level 2 or 3

GCSE level in English and Maths

Job description

Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor

Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd July @ 9am
Interview: Wednesday 9th July Salary: Grade 5 – Point 13 £23,720.00 annual (FTE £31,986)
Hours: 30 hours/week – term time only – Monday-Friday 8.15 am-3.15 pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)
Required: September 2025
Contract Term: Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor to join our two-form entry school.
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision to support and deliver learning programmes with individuals or groups, both in and outside of the classroom. The role may involve assisting with planning, preparation of resources, and supervision of classes during short-term teacher absence. The primary focus is to support learning, promote independence, and maintain a positive, inclusive environment for all pupils.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds a technical/professional qualification related to the role. E.g, NNEB or other relevant qualifications at level 2 or 3;
• Is qualified to GCSE level in English and Maths and is competent in IT;
• Has the ability to plan, and deliver specified work to individual pupils, groups and the whole class under the direction of a qualified teacher;
• Has skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils including those with SEND or those with other barriers to learning;
• Has high expectations of children’s achievement, progress and behaviour;
• Is a pro-active team member • Is able to build relationship with parents, staff and children;
• Will respect and maintain confidentiality • Is committed to promoting the ethos and values of the school.

We can offer:

• A caring and inclusive community school;
• A Senior Leadership Team committed to ensuring staff well-being and reducing workload;
• Enthusiastic and happy children;
• A team of committed, experienced and supportive staff;
• Hard working and involved Governors.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also need to complete the Self-Disclosure form with your application. CVs or agency enquiries are not accepted.

As this role involves working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – this means that you are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). The amendments to the Exceptions Order state that certain ‘spent’ convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.

Photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications will need to be provided at the interview stage.
References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.

Completed application forms and supporting statement can be submitted by post or email to: The Headteacher, Beulah Junior School, Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JF.
Email: [e-mail].

Beulah Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and a satisfactory reference.