Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant / NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,779 per year |
| Additional salary information: | FTE + Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hedge End, Southampton |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AWD online |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AWDO-P14452 |
Summary
Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant
Inspire young people and support classroom learning as a Cover Supervisor in a thriving secondary education setting. This term time role offers hands-on classroom management, behaviour management and curriculum support within a dynamic academy environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Exam Invigilator Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Supervisor, Education Cover Assistant
This can be a career in itself or serve as a springboard to a teaching career or other work with young people in the future.
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 within a growing secondary education environment committed to ambition, excellence and inclusion.
As a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant you will support lesson delivery during teacher absence, ensuring effective classroom management and positive behaviour management so students remain engaged and on task.
The Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant role offers the opportunity to develop skills in curriculum support, safeguarding and student progress while working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams. Full training and professional development are provided.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant will include:
• Classroom Supervision: Deliver pre-set lesson plans and maintain effective classroom management
• Behaviour Management: Promote positive behaviour and keep students focused and engaged
• Student Support: Respond to questions and provide curriculum support to aid understanding
• Safeguarding Compliance: Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure a safe learning environment
• Administrative Support: Assist with exam invigilation, classroom preparation and general admin tasks
• Timetable Coordination: Support the organisation of pre-planned cover timetables alongside senior administrative staff
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people
• A proactive and organised approach to supporting lesson delivery
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Desirable
• Previous experience in a secondary education, training or youth support setting
• Experience with curriculum support or learning development
• A background in mentoring, coaching or pastoral care
• Experience supporting exam invigilation or school administration
BENEFITS
• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
• Many opportunities for career progression
• 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
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates to the onsite Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
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.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14452
Part-Time, Term Time, Permanent Education Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
Inspire young people and support classroom learning as a Cover Supervisor in a thriving secondary education setting. This term time role offers hands-on classroom management, behaviour management and curriculum support within a dynamic academy environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Exam Invigilator Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Pastoral Support Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Classroom Supervisor, Education Cover Assistant
This can be a career in itself or serve as a springboard to a teaching career or other work with young people in the future.
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 within a growing secondary education environment committed to ambition, excellence and inclusion.
As a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant you will support lesson delivery during teacher absence, ensuring effective classroom management and positive behaviour management so students remain engaged and on task.
The Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant role offers the opportunity to develop skills in curriculum support, safeguarding and student progress while working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams. Full training and professional development are provided.
APPLY TODAY
Ready to make your next career move? Apply Today for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant will include:
• Classroom Supervision: Deliver pre-set lesson plans and maintain effective classroom management
• Behaviour Management: Promote positive behaviour and keep students focused and engaged
• Student Support: Respond to questions and provide curriculum support to aid understanding
• Safeguarding Compliance: Uphold safeguarding policies and ensure a safe learning environment
• Administrative Support: Assist with exam invigilation, classroom preparation and general admin tasks
• Timetable Coordination: Support the organisation of pre-planned cover timetables alongside senior administrative staff
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people
• A proactive and organised approach to supporting lesson delivery
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Desirable
• Previous experience in a secondary education, training or youth support setting
• Experience with curriculum support or learning development
• A background in mentoring, coaching or pastoral care
• Experience supporting exam invigilation or school administration
BENEFITS
• Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
• Many opportunities for career progression
• 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
• Extensive department resources and facilities
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• Staff membership rates to the onsite Leisure Centre
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
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.
APPLY TODAY…
By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14452
Part-Time, Term Time, Permanent Education Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ