Cover Supervisor and LSA combined role

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 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

Cover Supervisor and LSA combined role 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 supporting pupils' learning and wellbeing across the school.

Working afternoons only, you will:

As a Learning Support Assistant (5 hours per week)

• Support teaching and learning activities under the direction of class teachers.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to help them achieve their learning targets.
• Assist pupils with additional needs, including those with EHCPs and support plans.
• Promote pupils' social, emotional, physical and academic development.
• Help create an engaging, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support the preparation of learning resources and classroom displays.

As a Cover Supervisor (8 hours per week)

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged in pre-planned learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe and productive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil engagement, progress and behaviour.
• Support the organisation and delivery of classroom activities across the curriculum.
• Use initiative to manage lessons effectively while adhering to school policies and procedures.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates confidence in leading and managing groups of pupils.
• Has a flexible approach and can adapt to a variety of classroom situations.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Holds GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Has a Teaching Assistant qualification, NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent experience (desirable).

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to play a key role in supporting children across our school.
• A varied role with opportunities to develop experience in both classroom support and lesson supervision.

Blackfordby St Margaret's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

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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