Vacancy

Teaching Assistant Element

Scale D - £12,286 to £12,481 (Actual Annual Salary)

Permanent 

20.75 Hours Per Week - Term Time Plus One Week

Cover Supervisor Element

Scale E - £2,750 to £2,931 (Actual Annual Salary)

Permanent 

4.5 Hours Per Week - Term Time Plus One Week

Total salary - £15,036 to £15,412 (Actual Annual Salary)

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and inclusive primary school team.

This is an exciting dual role for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting learning across the school and confidently leading classes when required.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils’ learning in class, in small groups, or on a one-to-one basis

• Work closely with teachers to support the delivery of engaging lessons

• Help create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

• Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring they can access the curriculum.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities across the primary age range

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Ensure a safe, calm, and productive learning environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children in a school or educational setting

• Is confident supervising a class and managing behaviour effectively

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills

• Is adaptable, organised, and able to use their initiative

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

Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to display patience, enthusiasm, energy, good humour, flexibility and reliability. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential. 

Further information about the academy can be found on our website: www.dussindaleprimary.co.uk 

Please email recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk if you have any queries. 

Please press the ‘Apply now’ button to apply for this vacancy. 

Closing Date: Friday 27 February 2026

Interviews date: Thursday 5 March 2026

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations; therefore, successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.