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Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant / No Experience Required

Job details
Posting date: 25 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £27,779 per annum FTE + Benefits
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 December 2025
Location: Hedge End, Southampton
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P14134

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Summary

Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant to support teaching, learning and classroom management within a busy secondary education environment, helping students stay on task and contributing to a positive learning experience.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Cover Supervisors and those looking to gain experience, as full training will be provided.


SALARY: £27,779 per annum FTE / Actual Annual Salary £17,707 + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 27.5 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, term time only (39 weeks)


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant supporting students across a range of classes during teacher absence. This role is ideal for anyone passionate about working with young people and developing strong classroom management skills.

As a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant you will deliver pre-planned learning activities, keep students focused, and provide clear guidance so lessons run smoothly. You will supervise whole classes, manage behaviour and offer support when students need clarification.

The Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant role also includes assisting teachers in the classroom, contributing to a positive learning environment and developing your own skills in behaviour management and curriculum support. Full training will be provided.


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DUTIES

Your duties as the Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant will include:

• Delivering Planned Learning Activities: Ensuring students follow the work set

• Maintaining Classroom Engagement: Keeping learners focused and on task

• Managing Behaviour: Promoting positive conduct in line with school expectations

• Supporting Student Queries: Offering clarification and guidance when needed

• Assisting Teachers: Providing support within the classroom when cover is not required

• Monitoring Progress: Ensuring students complete assigned work effectively

• Creating a Positive Environment: Encouraging participation and good learning habits


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Previous Experience in Education Support: Any role involving working with young people

• Strong Classroom Management: Confidence in managing behaviour positively

• Good Communication Skills: Able to explain tasks clearly and calmly

• Ability to Follow Lesson Plans: Delivering set work consistently

• A Background in Teamwork: Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues

Desirable

• Experience with Behaviour Management: Supporting student engagement

• Understanding of Secondary Education: Awareness of curriculum support

• Interest in Teaching or Youth Work: Motivated to develop education skills


BENEFITS

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• One day per academic year — a fully paid day off to support personal events
• Two-week October half term: Providing staff and students with an extended break during the autumn term
• Free on-site car park
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Good transport links


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.


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