High Level Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor
The Eresby School, Spilsby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5HU13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
23 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £18,220.00 - £18,220.00 Annually (Actual) NJC05 £25583 pa FTE, £18220pa pro-rata actual based on 30 hours per week,39 weeks term time.
High Level Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor job summary
About the role
Working under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher to undertake specified timetabled teaching duties.
Teaching and learning
To cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate, including covering teacher’s PPA.
Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
Observe pupil performance and contribute to monitoring and assessment.
Planning
Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate
Read, understand and deliver lesson plans shared prior to lessons
Prepare the classroom for lessons
Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
Further details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
30 hours per week, Term Time contract, based on 39 weeks per year. Permanent Contract.
About our Academy
Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible.
Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.
Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC05 £25583 pa FTE, £18220pa pro-rata actual based on 30 hours per week,39 weeks term time (Pay award pending)
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
- Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme
We are looking for someone with:
Good literacy and numeracy skills
Good organisational skills
The ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
Excellent communication skills
The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
An understanding of effective teaching methods
Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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 The Eresby School, Spilsby
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 19
- Size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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