Key Role Information

Salary
£30,518 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
10/07/2026 09:00
Interview
16/07/2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
SCP 16
Department
Teaching Assistant
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
11.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

First Federation Trust a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, Plymouth and West Dorset are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor for Whitchurch Primary School. This is a permanent position for 11.5 hrs per week, 39 weeks a year.


The role complements the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision. This will mean being actively involved in some of the planning cycle and delivering lessons to whole classes.  The post holder will be expected to feedback information regarding the pupils’ achievement, progress and development to the class teacher. This would be a fantastic opportunity for those working in a school already and wanting to develop their skills further, or for those wanting to return to teaching.


The successful candidate will work under an agreed system of supervision/management to deliver learning by:

•          Delivering lessons to whole classes.

•          Undertaking evaluation and record keeping with the class teacher

•          Undertaking cover supervision


By being part of First Federation Trust, Whitchurch Primary employees benefit from extended networking and school to school support, access to the local government pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a staff wellbeing programme.


If you would like to visit the school, please contact 01822 616202


Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalentdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Able to promote inclusion of all pupilsessential
Good literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to at least level 2 of the National Qualifications Frameworkessential
Able to build effective working relationships with pupils and adultsessential
Able to use ICT equipment e.g. iPads, Chromebooksessential
Aware of the expectation to approach difference positively and able to adopt an inclusive approach to pupils of all backgroundsessential
Able to promote inclusion of all pupilsessential
Able to interact positively with a group of children or on a one-to-one basisessential
Able to undertake structured and agreed learning activities, adjusting activities according to pupil's responses as well as working on own initiative
Good knowledge of the primary national curriculum
Awareness of school policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health & Safety and Data Protection
Able to manage children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and to be able to work effectively with them.

Experience

Experience of working in a school or educational settingessential
Experience of working with children/young peopleessential
Experience of planning and delivering learning activities
Experience of working with children/young people with SEND

Personal Attributes

Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Able to develop a positive relationship with children and families.essential
Compassionate and resilientessential
Able to work effectively as part of a teamessential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Able to develop a positive relationship with children and families.essential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required

Qualifications

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or aboveessential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or aboveessential
Diploma in supporting pupils or equivalent
First Aid qualification or willingness to gain one

About Us


Whitchurch Community Primary School

Abigail Croot

office@gatehouse.devon.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.