Cover Supervisor/Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ11 days remaining to apply
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824 - £30,518
Cover Supervisor/Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary
Salary:
Cover Supervisor: NJC Grade D: £26,824 - £28,598 FTE
HLTA: NJC Grade E: £30,518 - £33,699 FTE
(The above values will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Working pattern: These are permanent positions working a total of 27 hours per week, 14 hours per week grade D Cover Supervisor, 13 grade E HLTA, 39 weeks per year
Roundswell Community Primary Academy are seeking a dedicated and motivated Cover Supervisor/Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting teaching, learning and pupil development across the school.
About the Role
Working under an agreed system of supervision, you will:
Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities to individuals, groups and whole classes
Support teachers by helping create an engaging learning environment and preparing resources
Monitor, assess and record pupils’ progress, providing detailed feedback and evidence
Lead small‑group interventions and support delivery of literacy, numeracy and other curriculum strategies
Contribute to out‑of‑school learning activities as required
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring compassion and commitment to the role.
Essential qualities include:
Experience working with children across key stages
Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor delivering whole‑class activities
English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent
Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Desirable (but not essential):
Previous HLTA experience
Willingness to undertake relevant training
First Aid qualification
Awareness of health and safety practices
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a supportive and committed team, working together to ensure every child achieves their full potential.
We offer:
A collaborative and nurturing school environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to develop specialist skills and take on leadership within the support team
The opportunity to make a genuine difference in pupils’ learning, wellbeing and future opportunities
If you’re passionate about helping children succeed and want to be part of a warm, nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 3rd July 2026, interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th July 2026.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Roundswell Community Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy website
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