22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    28 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 3 days a week (days to be confirmed) 19.5 hours per week (08:15 - 15:45)

Contract type

Fixed term - 31/08/2026

Actual salary

£12,815 - £14,126

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leigh Beck Junior School is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed CoverSupervisor who has experience of teaching KS2. The role will involve teaching sets and coveringteachers for PPA.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
  • Be experienced in working with children of relevant age in a learning environment
  • Have excellent numeracy/literacy skills - educated to a minimum of GCSE C in Maths and English
  • Be Able to use ICT effectively
  • Have a working knowledge and experience of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
  • Able to develop positive relationships with children and adults

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated andcommitted individuals
  • Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
  • A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
  • Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
  • Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
  • Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets

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

The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Leigh Beck Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
325 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01268 683037

Leigh Beck Junior School is rated as a 'Good School' by Ofsted.

We are a three-form entry junior school in the heart of Canvey Island community. We are a large, vibrant junior school with an explicit emphasis on developing the whole child as a person and as a learner.

Our dedicated staff team are committed to ensuring children have a wide array of learning experiences and equip children with the knowledge, skills and values that will enable them to progress in life becoming confident and responsible local, national and global citizens, ready for the next stage of their learning and for their life.

We are a warm friendly school and team, with wonderful children and supportive parents. Children are motivated to learn, are exceptionally well behaved and deserve the best that we can give them.

Arranging a visit to Leigh Beck Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.sims@leighbeckjunior.net.

School location

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