Cover Supervisor

Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) This is a full time role for (08:30 to 15:30) 5 days a week, and will include supporting the lunchtime period for 30 minutes everyday.

Cover Supervisor job summary

Our school is located in the heart of Knebworth Village, which is a close community on the outskirts of Stevenage. Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow and a school where the children are at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, valued and represented.

Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff and our wonderful children who are inquisitive, kind and love to learn. Everyone knows and respects one another and we are looking for that special someone who will share our school ethos and embody our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

Knebworth School is a good school - Ofsted 2023. The report notes that Knebworth School is a home from home where everyone is included. It highlights the fact that pupils know the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience and behave well across the school, respecting everyone’s right to learn.

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our inspirational staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and making a lasting difference to a school community. Working across our primary provision, you will provide high-quality classroom supervision and learning support during both planned and unplanned teacher absence. You will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning while helping pupils feel safe, valued and ready to succeed.

About the role

This is a full time role for 28.75 hours (08:30 to 15:30) 5 days a week, and will include supporting the lunchtime period for 30 minutes everyday.

Applications will be considered for those candidates wishing to work part time e.g. five mornings or five afternoons a week.

Experience of working within a similar role is desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate as we are passionate about providing opportunities for professional development at all levels.

We can offer you:

• A school which is known for its exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious.

• The autonomy to follow your passions and interests with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• A commitment to ensuring a good work-life balance - “Staff appreciate the support leaders provide, and know that leaders take into account their well-being and workload” - Ofsted 2023.

• The most magical pupils who will make each and every day rewarding.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

For more information about the role please email head@knebworth.herts.sch.uk

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 Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 390 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knebworth Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knebworth-primary-and-nursery-school

Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow with the children at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts.  We are known for our exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious and one which prepares our children for life in a modern sustainable Britain.  We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, feel valued and are represented.

Our school lies in the heart of a close village community and has done so for over 100 years since the school opened in 1912.  The school is set within the heart of the village, with the high street and local shops easily accessible.  Knebworth train station (Kings Cross line) is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the school. 

Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff.  We are in essence a big family but we have the warmth and feeling of a small school.  Everyone knows and respects one another.  

We have Deep Roots within the community and as such our children develop deep roots.  We passionately believe in developing the whole child and giving them the secure foundations essential for them to be respectful, responsible and resilient young adults who can thrive in an ever-changing world.  We have High Aspirations for all our children.  We want them to be the best, to stand out, to dream big and to lead successful, fulfilling lives. 

At Knebworth, we have three school values - Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and these can be applied to both learning and social behaviours.  Our school values apply not only to our children but to our staff, parents and the wider community.  By having a connection with the school either by working here or sending your children here we do expect all adults to embody and live our school values.

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