Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor

Ashby Fields Primary School, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0YP

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,027.00 - £24,404.00 Annually (FTE) Salary shown is full time equivalent, actual salary will be pro-rata.

Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor job summary

Ashby Fields Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, flexible and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with Cover Supervisor responsibilities to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development across the primary age range, while also being confident leading whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support pupils in and out of the classroom and will also be expected to deliver pre-planned lessons and manage whole-class learning when providing short-term cover.

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Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils’ learning and development in the classroom under the direction of the class teacher.

• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.

• Assisting with the preparation of resources and learning materials.

• Delivering planned lessons and managing classroom behaviour as a Cover Supervisor when required.

• Promoting positive behaviour and inclusion in line with school policies.

• Supporting the social, emotional and behavioural needs of pupils.

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Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has experience of working in a primary school setting (ideally across more than one key stage).

• Holds a relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).

• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills.

• Is confident in managing a class and delivering planned lessons in the absence of a teacher.

• Builds positive relationships with children, staff and parents.

• Demonstrates flexibility, resilience and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

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We Can Offer You

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.

• A dedicated and supportive staff team.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A well-resourced environment to support learning and teaching.

• Engaged and enthusiastic children who love to learn.

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How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form from My New Term. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting 01327 310068 or admin@afps.inmat.org.uk

Closing Date: 9th July 2025
Interviews to be held: TBC

Ashby Fields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ashby Fields Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ashby Fields Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashby-fields-primary-school

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