Teaching Assistant Level 4 - leading on staff cover

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant educational institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support the learning journey of diverse pupils. The role involves leading teaching assistants, ensuring each pupil receives tailored assistance and engaging them in exciting curriculum pathways. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, exhibiting strong leadership, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £33,143 - £36,363 per annum and emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children.

Benefits

Supportive staff development and training programme

Qualifications

• Considerable experience as a teaching assistant.
• Enthusiastic, visionary, and solution-focused.
• Ability to build meaningful connections with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Lead other teaching assistants in their skills development.
• Support pupils and ensure they receive necessary assistance.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences across various classes.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only + Additional Weeks Paid
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum (FTE)

North Ridge seeks to appoint a dynamic and hardworking individual who will live up to our school motto of “do your best” in this post.

You will have considerable experience as a teaching assistant and be enthusiastic, visionary, and solution-focused to lead other teaching assistants in developing their skills within the classroom.

You will be a strong role model to other teaching assistants in school.

The successful applicant will benefit from working in a school with a positive, caring ethos where teamwork is important and a supportive staff development and training programme is available.

About the Candidate

North Ridge, our pupils are truly one-of-a-kind. Each pupil brings their own unique blend of strengths, challenges, and personality. Our pupils have a wide range of learning and associated special educational needs. It’s this diversity that makes our school such a vibrant and special place.

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our pupil’s journey. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the entire school, building meaningful connections with pupils and supporting them in ways that make a real difference.

Whether you're stepping in to lead a class or coordinating staff to ensure every pupil gets the support they need, your role is vital in maintaining the high standards of care and education we pride ourselves on.

You’ll dive into our exciting curriculum pathways, helping to deliver engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and build essential skills.

Every day brings something new, and your adaptability, quick thinking, and solution-focused mindset will be key to creating a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.