Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor and MTA
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- WhereAxminster
- HoursPart time
- Pay19,318.86 per year
- Posted8 October 2026
- Closes5 November 2026
Musbury Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
- To deliver targeted interventions.
- To promote inclusion through the development of social skills, language and emotional well-being.
- To work under the direction of the class teacher and liaise with other professionals both within and outside the school
- You will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given situations with integrity and compassion
- There will be some aspects of working with SEND pupils 1:1 or small group work.
- To cover the teacher in class during their PPA time
- To cover lunch duty daily
We are looking for the right person that can work 32.5 hours per week in a split role comprising of 22 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant, 5 hours per week as a Mealtime Assistant and 5.5 hours per week as a Cover Supervisor.
Please see the job descriptions for all 3 roles
This position is fixed term to 31 August 2027
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
What this role involves
General background for teaching assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Help teachers prepare materials
- Set up classrooms ready for lessons
- Work with individual students and small groups
- Typical pay (UK)
- £19,000 starting · £26,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 16 to 37 term time
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Musbury Primary School's own careers site.
