Cover Supervisor 8 hours / LSA 5 Hours - Afternoons

Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8AB

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £7,878.00 - £8,351.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor 8 hours / LSA 5 Hours - Afternoons job summary

Blackfordby St Margaret's CE Primary School is seeking a caring, flexible and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team in a unique dual-role position. This rewarding opportunity combines the responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) and Cover Supervisor, providing varied and meaningful work that supports pupils' learning, wellbeing and development across the school.

Working afternoons only, the successful candidate will spend 5 hours per week supporting teaching and learning as a Learning Support Assistant and 8 hours per week working as a Cover Supervisor. In the LSA aspect of the role, you will work alongside class teachers to support learning activities, provide targeted support for individual pupils and small groups, and help children achieve their learning goals. You will also support pupils with additional needs, including those with EHCPs and support plans, while promoting their social, emotional, physical and academic development. A key part of the role will be helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment, as well as assisting with the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring pupils remain engaged in pre-planned learning activities and continue to make progress. You will foster positive behaviour and maintain a productive learning environment while providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement, progress and conduct. The role also involves supporting the organisation and delivery of classroom activities across the curriculum and using your initiative to manage lessons effectively in line with school policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children in a school or educational setting who can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in leading and managing groups of pupils, and the flexibility to adapt to a variety of classroom situations. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential, alongside the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Applicants should hold GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent). A Teaching Assistant qualification, NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or relevant experience would be advantageous.

In return, we can offer a warm and welcoming school community where staff are valued and supported. You will work with enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning and benefit from opportunities for professional development and training. This varied role provides the chance to make a real difference to children’s education while developing experience in both classroom support and lesson supervision.

Join us and make a positive difference to children's learning and development every afternoon.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blackfordby-st-margaret-s-church-of-england-primary-school

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