Teaching Assistant/Cover supervisor, you will assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all students. Your role will include providing one-to-one support, working with small groups, and helping with general classroom duties. You will play a key role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development, ensuring they have the tools and encouragement they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities for a Teaching Assistant:

• Support the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Assist individual students and small groups with their learning, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and other subjects
• Provide tailored support for students with additional learning needs, as required
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Help with the preparation of classroom resources and materials
• Support with classroom behaviour management, promoting a calm and respectful atmosphere
• Monitor and record students’ progress, providing feedback to the teacher
• Help with general classroom duties, including setting up, tidying, and supervising break times

Requirements:

Teaching Assistant/Cover supervisor 

• Experience working with children, ideally in a primary school setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of the primary or secondary curriculum and KS2/KS3/KS4 expectations
• An enhanced childworkforce only DBS (or willing to obtain one)