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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    1 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

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Subject

Cover Supervisor

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£23,060.00 - £24,977.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Cover Supervisor

NCDAT Grade 3

Term Time + 1 Week

To Start September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people and contributing to their educational journey? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy taking on new challenges? If so, we want you to be part of our dedicated team!

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and on task.

  • Compiling and maintaining pastoral data to support student well-being and progress.

  • Creating vibrant and inspiring displays around the school to enhance the learning environment.

  • Undertaking general administrative duties to support the smooth running of the school.

  • Accompanying staff and students on educational visits, enriching their learning experiences.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is well-organised, self-confident, and motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a minimum of 4 relevant qualifications at a level equivalent to GCSE Grade C and above, including Maths and English.

  • Ideally possess the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification or equivalent.

  • Have at least two years' experience working with children in an educational setting, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.

  • Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

  • Possess sound IT skills to support administrative tasks and classroom activities.

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.

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About Wellfield School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
912 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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