TA4, Cover Supervisor
North Ridge High School, Manchester, M9 0RP19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 2025
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, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £33,143 and £36,363 FTE
Pay scale
- MCC Grade 6, pts 21-25
What skills and experience we're looking for
We welcome applications from candidates working in either mainstream or SEN settings
North Ridge seeks to appoint a dynamic and hardworking individual who will live up to our school motto of “do your best” to the following post.
You will have considerable experience as a teaching assistant and be an enthusiastic, visionary and solution-focused to lead other teaching assistants in developing their skills within the classroom. You will be a strong role model to other teaching assistants in school.
More about us and your role
At North Ridge, our pupils are truly one-of-a-kind. Each pupil brings their own unique blend of strengths, challenges, and personality. Our pupils have a wide range of learning and associated special educational needs. It’s this diversity that makes our school such a vibrant and special place.
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our pupil’s journey. You’ll have the opportunity to work across the entire school, building meaningful connections with pupils and supporting them in ways that make a real difference. Whether you're stepping in to lead a class or coordinating staff to ensure every pupil gets the support they need, your role is vital in maintaining the high standards of care and education we pride ourselves on.
You’ll dive into our exciting curriculum pathways, helping to deliver engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity and build essential skills. Every day brings something new, and your adaptability, quick thinking, and solution-focused mindset will be key to creating a positive, inclusive environment where every pupil can thrive.
What the school offers its staff
Flexible working opportunities
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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About North Ridge High School
- School type
- Special school, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Ridge High School website
- Email address
- hr@northridge.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01615530200
North Ridge is an Outstanding specialist high school for pupils with persistent and complex special educational needs, aged 11-19 years.
We are a fast developing school split across two sites in North Manchester. Our main site is located in Higher Blackley, and our 6th Form HUB in Cheetham Hill. The 6th Form HUB incorporates a range of student led businesses serving our school and the local community.
Arranging a visit to North Ridge High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@northridge.manchester.sch.uk.
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