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Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor

Bristol Free School · Bristol · Bristol, City of

Job description

We are excited to be advertising for a Cover Supervisor to support to students, supervising whole classes during the absence of teachers. We are looking for an inspirational and motivated individual who is committed to ‘Bringing out the Best’ in every student and working in an environment where young people of all backgrounds are supported and encouraged to succeed.

Do you enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds? Are you looking to become part of a supportive and inclusive team? At BFS we have a team of dedicated people who are all working together to support our students. Our school is a vibrant community and a highly rewarding place to work and we would be delighted to hear from you.

The role is full-time, term time only (37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year). The working pattern is 8am - 4:20pm Monday - Thursday and 8am - 3:15pm on Fridays

BFS is part of Russell Education Trust, a multi academy trust comprising of 1 primary and 5 secondary schools spread across South England, facilitating best practice and shared practice across the schools, blended with local partnership working. We are looking for someone who is committed to our school values of community, ambition and opportunity for all. BFS is an inclusive environment where support staff are highly valued and integral to our school community. Support staff at BFS always have young people’s best interests at heart. Central to our ethos are the positive relationships and personalised approach which we take with all our students. As a member of the BFS support staff team, you will be encouraged to be pro-active, take the initiative and look for ways in which you can better serve students through your role.

We offer flexible and family friendly policies, free flu jab, car parking, employee assistance programme, local government pension scheme, career development & continuous professional development opportunities.

Please see the attached recruitment pack for further information.

BFS celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School.


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About this school

Bristol Free School

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–19

Good
Pupils
1,292
Avg teacher salary
£49,643
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.1:1
Academy trust
RUSSELL EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS10 6NJ

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Salary
£27,166.00 - £29,177.00 Annually (Actual) NJC 19-23; £31,067-£33,366
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
19 June 2026
Closing date
28 June 2026

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