Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity. Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant An excellent opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to support secondary education, classroom management and student learning. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with young people and gaining experience in teaching, curriculum support and behaviour management. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Cover Teacher, Classroom Supervisor, Behaviour Support Assistant, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Pastoral Support Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support 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 £17,846 + Benefits LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 28.35 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:10pm Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks) JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant to support learning across a secondary school environment during teacher absences. As a Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant you will deliver pre-prepared lessons, supervise students, maintain positive classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged with their learning activities. Working closely with teaching staff, the Cover Supervisor / Classroom Assistant will support classroom management, assist students with tasks and help maintain a productive and respectful learning environment across different year groups. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in education, training or youth support, offering valuable experience working directly with students in a structured school setting. 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: Supervising Lessons: Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans during teacher absences while ensuring students remain engaged in learning activities Classroom Management: Maintain discipline and follow the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies to support a positive learning environment Student Support: Assist students with understanding tasks and encourage participation and progress during lessons Attendance Monitoring: Take lesson registers and ensure accurate attendance records are completed Communication with Staff: Report any behavioural or learning concerns to the relevant teacher or year leader Tutor Group Supervision: Support tutor periods by delivering daily notices and supervising students where required Resource Management: Ensure classroom resources, books and equipment are collected and returned at the end of lessons Environment Standards: Leave classrooms tidy and organised in line with school expectations Supervision Duties: Undertake scheduled break or lunchtime supervision duties as required CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous experience working with young people, education settings or classroom environments Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with students and staff Ability to deliver lesson instructions clearly and maintain student engagement Confident organisational skills and the ability to follow lesson plans and procedures A proactive and positive approach to supporting student learning and wellbeing Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities within an educational environment BENEFITS Friendly and sociable colleagues 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 Free on-site car park Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice Good transport links 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-P14504 Part-Time, Term Time, Permanent 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. xehkeey AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ