At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes, support teachers, and create a positive learning environment.
- Company: Priory Learning Trust, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Generous pension scheme, enhanced sick pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a collaborative community with excellent career growth and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, teaching assistant experience, and behaviour management training.
The predicted salary is between 21485 - 23694 £ per year.
Position 1 – Cover Supervisor (Permanent)
- Contract type: Permanent
- FTE/Hours: 32.5 Hours per week
- Working weeks: Term Time Only plus INSET days
- Salary: TPLTSS5 £21,485 - £23,694 (actual salary)
Position 2 – Cover Supervisor (Permanent)
- Contract type: Permanent
- FTE/Hours: 20 Hours per week
- Working weeks: Term Time Only plus INSET days
- Salary: TPLTSS5 £13,222 - £14,580 (actual salary)
Location: Worle Community School, Redwing Dr, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8XX
Closing date: 19th July 2026
Interview dates: 21st July 2026
Proposed start date: 1st September 2026
About the role
- Supervise the work of whole classes set by their class/subject teacher in accordance with school policy.
- Answer pupil queries about process and procedures relating to the lesson and the work set.
- Lead the learning in covered classes to ensure a constructive learning environment.
- Assist with the support and delivery of learning in ‘Return to Learn’, e.g. personal assistance to teachers, supporting teachers in the classroom and behaviour intervention work where needed.
About you
- Maths and English GCSE grade A*–C or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.
- NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification.
- Experience of working as a learning support assistant at level 2 in a Secondary school.
- Behaviour for Learning training to support classroom practice.
What we can offer you
- Local Government Pension Scheme: generous employer contributions with built‑in peace of mind, including a tax‑free Death in Service lump sum.
- Enhanced Sick Pay: enhanced sick pay scheme during illness or unexpected sickness related emergencies.
- Family Friendly: enhanced leave packages to support your work–life balance.
- Great team dynamics: highly collaborative professional community, working with inspiring senior leaders and colleagues and sharing ideas, resources, and best practice across our family of schools.
- Central partnership support: access to high‑quality central services and specialist expertise, providing strategic support.
- Continuous Service: full recognition of prior service for benefits which protects and enhances employment entitlements, including sick pay entitlement, job security and protection of employment rights and access to family‑friendly leave.
- Exceptional CPD: dedicated budget and time for your professional development.
- Diversity & Inclusion: a proactive commitment to creating a workspace where diversity is celebrated.
Equal Opportunities
Priory Learning Trust is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Safeguarding and Disclosures
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful candidates will be required to provide a disclosure of any unspent convictions and cautions, as well as any spent convictions or cautions that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered) under the Amendments to the Exceptions Order and 2020).
All appointments are subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check), satisfactory references, medical fitness, Right to Work in the UK, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching/management check. In line with KCSIE guidance, we will also conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates.
Recruitment and Selection
Our full Recruitment and Selection policy is available on our website.
Cover Supervisors employer: Worle Community School
Worle Community School, part of the Pathway Trust, is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, generous benefits like enhanced sick pay and family-friendly leave, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs. Join us in our mission to provide a great education for every child while enjoying the advantages of being part of a dynamic network of schools in the beautiful region of Weston-super-Mare.
