Level 3 Teaching Assistant - COVER SUPERVISOR
| Posting date: | 24 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b21ebec3-910c-430a-b2f4-631e86cd8970 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Understanding of the school's ethos and behavioural policies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Familiarity with the school's systems, such as Bromcom (if applicable).
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning strategies.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and potentially parents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and situations.
• Very good literacy/numeracy skills
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Training in the relevant learning strategies, e.g, literacy and/or, in particular curriculum or learning area, e.g, bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, Maths, English, CACHE etc
• Appropriate first aid training or, fulfil the requirement to attend the relevant first aid training course
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Caring
• Team player
• High expectations of themselves and others
• Commitment to safeguarding children
• Awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
• Committed to a strong partnership between home and school
• The ability to establish good professional relationships with parents, children, governors and colleagues
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role.
• The role is based at Hillsborough Primary School but could involve travel to other school sites within the Trust
• Requirement to participate in first aid training
• Requirement to complete online training modules each year as applicable to the role
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted membership for Westfield Health.
• Occupational Health.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Continuous CPD and Training.
Further details about the role
Level3Teaching AssistantCOVER SUPERVISOR–Permanent
Hillsborough Primary School
Required:As soon as possible
Salary:Grade 4, SCP 7 to 12 (£26,403 to £28,598):Actual Salary £19,747to £21,389
Hours:37hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Inova Multi Academy Trustwish to appointaLevel3Teaching Assistant– Cover Supervisor,on apermanentcontractat Hillsborough Primary School.Responsibilities will includewhole class teaching cover under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementation of work programmes, managing pupilbehaviourandassistingpupils in relevant activities.
Since forming in 2011 we have grown to 9 schools- 5 primary and 4 secondary - providing learning to over 7,500 learners from 2 - 18.
Collaboration is systematic to our Trust. We give our leaders license tooperateand empower them to do the right thing for ourorganisation.
Our Vision:Transforming lives through the power of learning.
Our Mission:To equip young people with the knowledge,skillsand character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From nursery to destination, our pathways will embed a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence delivered through high quality, inclusive and enjoyable educational experiences.
Our Values:Innovation :Collaboration :Excellence
At the lastinspectionthe school had a grade 2 Good judgement. Membership of the Academy Trustprovidesa range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together toestablishreally effectivepractice for the benefit of every child.
We wish to appointanenthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistantwho would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school. The successful candidate will join us to completea strong teamand contribute to theschool’ssuccess.
We are looking to appointsomeonewhoiskeen to work as part of a team, bewilling to inspire and motivate pupils and havea good understanding of school improvement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.
Application forms and further informationregardingthe role (including a job description) can be obtained at: www.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Completed applications should be returned to:recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Please do not use the Local Authority application form.
Hillsborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice inaccuratespoken English is essential to the role.
Shortlisted Candidates:
References will be requested before interview
• A Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interview
• Evidence of right to work in the UK will be requested at interview
• Qualification certificates will be requested at interview
• Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interview
• We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role, or to working with children, then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s service.
Successful Candidates:
Successful candidates willbe requiredto undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (with barred list) check
• Successful candidates willbe requiredto complete a Childcare Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 Declaration (for applicable posts)
• Pre-employment medical screening.
Please Note:Canvassing ofany employee,Trusteeor member of the Local Governing Board, directly or indirectly, and your application will be disqualified.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday11thFebruary 2026
Date for Interview: Tuesday 24thFebruary 2026
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.
• Understanding of the school's ethos and behavioural policies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Familiarity with the school's systems, such as Bromcom (if applicable).
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning strategies.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and potentially parents.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and situations.
• Very good literacy/numeracy skills
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Training in the relevant learning strategies, e.g, literacy and/or, in particular curriculum or learning area, e.g, bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, Maths, English, CACHE etc
• Appropriate first aid training or, fulfil the requirement to attend the relevant first aid training course
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Caring
• Team player
• High expectations of themselves and others
• Commitment to safeguarding children
• Awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection
• Committed to a strong partnership between home and school
• The ability to establish good professional relationships with parents, children, governors and colleagues
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role.
• The role is based at Hillsborough Primary School but could involve travel to other school sites within the Trust
• Requirement to participate in first aid training
• Requirement to complete online training modules each year as applicable to the role
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted membership for Westfield Health.
• Occupational Health.
• Wellbeing Programme.
• Continuous CPD and Training.
Further details about the role
Level3Teaching AssistantCOVER SUPERVISOR–Permanent
Hillsborough Primary School
Required:As soon as possible
Salary:Grade 4, SCP 7 to 12 (£26,403 to £28,598):Actual Salary £19,747to £21,389
Hours:37hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Inova Multi Academy Trustwish to appointaLevel3Teaching Assistant– Cover Supervisor,on apermanentcontractat Hillsborough Primary School.Responsibilities will includewhole class teaching cover under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementation of work programmes, managing pupilbehaviourandassistingpupils in relevant activities.
Since forming in 2011 we have grown to 9 schools- 5 primary and 4 secondary - providing learning to over 7,500 learners from 2 - 18.
Collaboration is systematic to our Trust. We give our leaders license tooperateand empower them to do the right thing for ourorganisation.
Our Vision:Transforming lives through the power of learning.
Our Mission:To equip young people with the knowledge,skillsand character to thrive in a rapidly changing world. From nursery to destination, our pathways will embed a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence delivered through high quality, inclusive and enjoyable educational experiences.
Our Values:Innovation :Collaboration :Excellence
At the lastinspectionthe school had a grade 2 Good judgement. Membership of the Academy Trustprovidesa range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development with an outstanding secondary school and a network of primary schools within the locality. We are all working together toestablishreally effectivepractice for the benefit of every child.
We wish to appointanenthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistantwho would enjoy working in a happy and supportive school. The successful candidate will join us to completea strong teamand contribute to theschool’ssuccess.
We are looking to appointsomeonewhoiskeen to work as part of a team, bewilling to inspire and motivate pupils and havea good understanding of school improvement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact school to arrange a date to visit.
Application forms and further informationregardingthe role (including a job description) can be obtained at: www.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Completed applications should be returned to:recruitment@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk
Please do not use the Local Authority application form.
Hillsborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate must have the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and students and providing advice inaccuratespoken English is essential to the role.
Shortlisted Candidates:
References will be requested before interview
• A Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form will be requested at interview
• Evidence of right to work in the UK will be requested at interview
• Qualification certificates will be requested at interview
• Disclosures concerning child protection investigations, relationships with pupils, employees, governors or trustees, prohibition orders and section 128 directions (where applicable) will be requested at interview
• We may conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to making our final decision. If any information obtained from the online searches raises concerns around someone’s suitability for the role, or to working with children, then this may be raised with the candidate at interview and/or we may take advice from the local authority children’s service.
Successful Candidates:
Successful candidates willbe requiredto undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (with barred list) check
• Successful candidates willbe requiredto complete a Childcare Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 Declaration (for applicable posts)
• Pre-employment medical screening.
Please Note:Canvassing ofany employee,Trusteeor member of the Local Governing Board, directly or indirectly, and your application will be disqualified.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday11thFebruary 2026
Date for Interview: Tuesday 24thFebruary 2026
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.