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Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor

The Whitby High School · Ellesmere Port · Cheshire West and Chester

Job description

We are seeking to recruit someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, a firm and confident manner and are committed to supporting the teaching staff and working with the other support staff to enhance the development and education of students in accordance with the aims and policies of the school. You will work within a wider system to enable all students to make excellent personal and academic progress.

To view the Person Specification and Job Description for this role, follow this link - Application Pack

We would like to hear from candidates who are:

  • Committed to High Quality Inclusive Practice
  • Committed to Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of our school community
  • Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential
  • Energetic with a can-do attitude
  • Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders
  • Committed to contributing to the personal development of every child.

In return, we will offer you:

  • High quality induction
  • Friendly and supportive staff
  • Commitment to support your professional development
  • Attractive pension plan
  • Opportunity for additional paid duties
  • Flexible start / finish times considered
  • Free Gym facilities
  • Active and well-funded staff wellbeing group
  • Ample free onsite staff parking facilities

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. References can be requested after appointment if requested.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting including online searches for shortlisted candidates.

The Whitby High School is an equal opportunities employer.

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About this school

The Whitby High School

Foundation school · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
1,477
Avg teacher salary
£48,549
Pupil:teacher ratio
15.5:1
Academy trust
Seahorse Educational 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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Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH66 2NU

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Salary
£19,701.00 - £21,802.00 Annually (Actual) Full-Time Equivalent: £25,989 to £28,142
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
19 June 2026
Closing date
17 July 2026

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