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Teaching Assistant

Senior Cover Supervisor

Graham School · Scarborough · North Yorkshire

Job description

This role will provide short term cover for absent teaching staff, allocating pre-prepared work, keeping pupils on task and managing the behaviour of pupils during class. The role does not involve planning, preparing, delivering lessons or assessing and reporting on the development progress and attainment of pupils.

Whether you're a recent graduate, considering a PGCE, or looking to gain valuable classroom experience, this role offers a fantastic foundation for a future career in education. We provide mentoring, training opportunities, and a welcoming environment where you'll grow professionally and personally.

What we can offer:

  • Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

  • Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

  • Local Government Pension scheme

  • Occupational Health

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: SLT

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

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About this school

Graham School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Requires Improvement
Pupils
968
Avg teacher salary
£52,596
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.8:1
Academy trust
HEARTWOOD LEARNING 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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Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 6QW

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Salary
£23,728.00 - £25,710.00 Annually (Actual) Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £27,709 to £30,023 (Grade F, Scale Points 08-13)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 October 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026

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