26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    March 2026

  • Closing date

    22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday, 8.15am - 3.15pm (TERM TIME ONLY)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,186 - £26,244 ACTUAL SALARY - £18,924 - £19,719

What skills and experience we're looking for

Cove School is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Learning Support Assistant, who will be a crucial part of a pupil's educational journey, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. We require a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing the highest standards of care, support and education to our pupils. Someone with a can-do attitude and commitment to young people and the SEND team at Cove School.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Support for pupils

  • Work with and support pupils who have additional needs within the ‘broad areas of need’ as outlined in the SEN code of practice 2015; Communication and Interaction, Cognition and Learning, Social, emotional and mental health difficulties and Sensory and/or physical needs.
  • Help pupils to develop into independent learners to ensure they make good progress with their learning, as well as emotional well-being.
  • Support pupils to access tasks and activities that they find challenging both inside the classroom.

2) Support for teachers

  • Provide one-one or small group support to students with diverse learning needs.
  • Assist in implementing lesson plans and adapting materials.
  • Support and work with teacher in testing/assessment.
  • In conjunction with teacher, liaise with parents and pupil progress.

Cove School is a happy and thriving place to work with close links to the local authority and we are relentlessly focused on achieving the highest standard of education for all the children in our care.


What the school offers its staff

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
  • Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
  • Onsite parking.
  • To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.


    • 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

    Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

    Applying for the job

    This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

    CVs will not be accepted for this application.

    About Cove School

    School type
    Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
    Education phase
    Secondary school
    School size
    1010 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    11 to 16
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    School website
    Cove School website
    Email address
    s.downham@coveschool.uk
    Phone number
    01252 542397
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    Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

    We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

    Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

    We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

    We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

    Arranging a visit to Cove School

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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