Cover Supervisor/HLTA
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7TD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 24119430-4f8d-4d59-932d-e25eb1bc9029 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Leigh Beck Junior School is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed CoverSupervisor who has experience of teaching KS2. The role will involve teaching sets and coveringteachers for PPA.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Be experienced in working with children of relevant age in a learning environment
• Have excellent numeracy/literacy skills - educated to a minimum of GCSE C in Maths and English
• Be Able to use ICT effectively
• Have a working knowledge and experience of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• Able to develop positive relationships with children and adults
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated andcommitted individuals
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
• Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
• Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
Leigh Beck Junior School is looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed CoverSupervisor who has experience of teaching KS2. The role will involve teaching sets and coveringteachers for PPA.
The ideal candidate will:
• Have an NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Be experienced in working with children of relevant age in a learning environment
• Have excellent numeracy/literacy skills - educated to a minimum of GCSE C in Maths and English
• Be Able to use ICT effectively
• Have a working knowledge and experience of implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• Able to develop positive relationships with children and adults
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A vibrant and rapidly improving school with rewards and opportunities for motivated andcommitted individuals
• Lively, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
• A dynamic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
• Innovative CPD which is of the highest quality
• Employee Assistance Helpline for employees and their families
• Lion Academy Perks at Work with discounts on shopping, holidays, cinema tickets
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust/School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people, and the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.