PE LSA / Cover Supervisor (maternity cover)

St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,273 to £32,046 (Grade 5 Point 7 to Grade 6 Point 17)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of St Anne’s Catholic School seek to appoint an enthusiastic and effective PE Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will join our friendly and established PE team, working closely with the Head of Department to support high-quality PE lessons, school sport and pupil participation. We are committed to helping every pupil develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

What the school offers its staff

St Anne’s is a highly successful 11–16 girls’ school with a mixed sixth form in the heart of Southampton. Rated outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, our Catholic ethos shapes our commitment to placing staff wellbeing at the centre of every decision we make. Our strong outcomes reflect the positive and successful learning experiences this creates for our pupils. Staff and students consistently speak about the strong sense of community within the school, which is why colleagues tell us they enjoy working here and feel proud to be part of St Anne’s.

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.

PE LSA/Cover Supervisor – MAT Cover

Grade 5 Point 7 £27,273 to Grade 6 point 17 £32,046

(Pro rata £19,008 - £22,336)

One-year fixed term contract. Salary based on experience

30 hours per week, term time only

Closing date: Midday 21 September 2026

Interviews: w/c 5 October 2026

Start Date: Based on candidate availability

Please head to the St Anne’s website to complete the application form: https://st-annes.uk.com/joining-us/vacancies/96/pe-lsa-cover-supervisor-mat-cover

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

PE Department.pdf - 396 KB (opens in new tab)

PE TA Cover Supervisor Advert.pdf - 381 KB (opens in new tab)

PE TA Cover Supervisor Job Description.pdf - 301 KB (opens in new tab)

PE TA Cover Supervisor Person Spec.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Anne's Catholic School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Anne's Catholic School website
• Email address: pahead@st-annes.uk.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-anne-s-catholic-school

All Girls Year 7 - Year 11 Catholic Secondary School with mixed Sixth Form

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