Senior Assistant Teacher/Cover Supervisor

Chiltern Way Academy Austen, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG24 9BP

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Pay Range 5, Pro rata approximately £22,916 - £24,075

Senior Assistant Teacher/Cover Supervisor job summary

Located within a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility completed in 2021, we offer specialist learning environments, extensive outdoor spaces and a nurturing, inclusive community where every child is supported to thrive.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled Senior Assistant Teacher / Cover Supervisor to join our professional team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of our pupils, helping them to achieve their best possible outcomes both academically and personally.

About Us

At CWA Austen, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our curriculum combines academic achievement with the development of essential life skills, confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Through personalised support, meaningful learning experiences and strong relationships, we prepare our pupils for successful transitions into further education, employment and training.

Our staff team is highly committed, knowledgeable and passionate about providing the very best educational experience for every learner. We are proud of our welcoming atmosphere and our commitment to ensuring that all pupils feel safe, valued and supported.

The Role

As a Senior Assistant Teacher / Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Cover and supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver high-quality learning activities within an agreed framework.
• Work with individuals and small groups to provide targeted interventions and support.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation and the development of learning resources.
• Support pupils with a range of needs to access learning and make progress.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, providing detailed feedback.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a purposeful learning environment.
• Lead, mentor and support Assistant Teachers as required.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and pastoral needs.
• Foster positive partnerships with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Contribute to the wider life, ethos and continuous improvement of the school.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a professional who:

• Has experience working with children and young people, ideally within a SEND environment.
• Understands the needs of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and additional learning needs.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Can confidently lead whole-class learning and small group interventions.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing approach.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and achieving positive outcomes for all pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Has the ability to motivate and inspire pupils to become confident, independent learners.

Why Join CWA Austen?

• Opportunity to work in a modern, purpose-built school environment.
• Supportive and highly skilled leadership and staff team.
• Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to young people's lives.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A welcoming school community committed to excellence and inclusion.
• The chance to work with pupils who are ambitious, unique and full of potential.

Safeguarding

CWA Austen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff share this responsibility. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

Visit Us

We are extremely proud of our school and warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates. If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity or arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under the GDPR and other data protection legislation.

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 Chiltern Way Academy Austen

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 16
• School size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Way Academy Austen website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-austen-academy

The Austen Academy is a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school for learners from Year 1 to Year 11 whose needs cannot be met within a mainstream environment. All students will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in relation to their Social, Communication Needs (SCN) associated with a diagnosis of Autism.

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