Cover Supervisor

Brambles Primary Academy, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5BU

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,155.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Join Us as a Cover Supervisor at Brambles Primary Academy
🎉 Every day is a chance to make a real difference! As part of our team, you’ll be supporting individual pupils or small groups, helping them shine and reach their full potential. Whether it’s through tailored teaching strategies, behaviour plans, or Individual Education Plans, you’ll be right there, cheering them on and guiding their progress. 🌟

You’ll help all our pupils feel included, confident, and excited to take part in school life—and access the national curriculum in a way that works for them. With your great communication skills and positive energy, you’ll inspire, support, and bring out the very best in every child you work with. 💬💡💪

Are you someone who loves working with children, thrives in a team, and wants to be part of something truly meaningful? At Brambles Primary Academy, we’re on a mission to change lives, and we’re looking for a Cover Supervisor who’s just as passionate as we are!

💫 Why Brambles?

Brambles is truly a unique and special place, filled with warmth, diversity, and a strong sense of community. Proudly serving a vibrant, multi-cultural population, we’re located just a stone’s throw from Huddersfield town centre — right at the heart of the local area.

We are a two-form entry primary school, welcoming children aged 4 to 11. At Brambles, every child is valued, celebrated, and supported to be the very best they can be. We believe in building strong foundations for lifelong learning in an environment that’s nurturing, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Brambles is a fantastic school, proudly set in a modern, purpose-built building designed to inspire learning at every turn. We’re incredibly lucky to have state-of-the-art facilities that bring our rich, stimulating curriculum to life — giving every child the chance to explore, grow, and thrive.

From our Forest School and Immersion Room to our spacious indoor halls, dance studio, cooking room, and amazing outdoor areas, everything at Brambles is designed with children’s curiosity and creativity in mind.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

🌈 What You’ll Bring:

• A love for working with children and helping them shine 🌟

• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset 🤝

• Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude 🎈

• A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model 💬

• A commitment to your own growth as well as the children’s 📚

🎁 What You’ll Get in Return:

We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:

• 💖 Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!

• 💼 Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.

• 🌴 Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.

• 💉 Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.

• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!

• 📝 Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.

• 🚀 Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.

• 🤗 Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here.

If you're looking for a fun, fulfilling, and life-changing role, come join our Brambles family. We can't wait to meet you! 🍎

Apply today — and help us grow something amazing. 🌱

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We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

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 Brambles Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brambles Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brambles-primary-academy

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