Key Role Information

Salary
£29542.00 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
14/10/2026 00:00
Interview
22 October 2026
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP12
Department
Teaching Assistants
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 working days are Wednesdays and Thursdays.


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

Personal Attributes

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

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

About Us


Whitchurch Community Primary School

Abigail Croot

office@whitchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk

Whitchurch
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 9SR

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.