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Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor

Stamshaw Junior School · Portsmouth · Portsmouth

Job description

We are delighted to be seeking a new colleague to join us as a Cover Supervisor who will work in different classes across the school. This role will involve whole class teaching so class teachers can be released for PPA, ECT time and Leadership time. This dedicated role would suit a more experienced candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of effective teaching that supports pupil progress. Already having either a teaching or Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification is preferable but not essential.

We offer you a skilled, hardworking and dedicated staff team willing to offer support and expertise to develop your own practise, as well as excited to learn from you. We work in a happy and friendly school, with bright classrooms, colourful shared spaces and lovely grounds. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping every child succeed and who share our commitment to providing a nurturing, relational and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who will:

teach whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers

complement teachers’ delivery of the curriculum and contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and academy policies and strategies

work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist them in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources

provide support to pupils, teachers and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising your advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes

encourage pupils to become independent learners

provide support for pupil welfare and support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of academy life

In return, we offer you:

A friendly school which works closely with our pupils' families

Happy, well behaved pupils who are well engaged with their learning

A leadership team focused on a relational approach, school improvement and staff development

Welcoming and kind children who enjoy coming to school every day

A loyal team of dedicated and hardworking colleagues

Excellent professional support from the University of Chichester Academy Trust

Specialised professional development from practitioners through cutting edge research.

A two week October Half Term holiday

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About this school

Stamshaw Junior School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11

Good
Pupils
282
Avg teacher salary
£49,994
Pupil:teacher ratio
24.3:1
Academy trust
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY 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.

Location

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Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH

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Salary
£20,040.00 - £21,720.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
24 September 2026

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