13 Cover Supervisor jobs in Kent

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Dover – £110-£130 – September Start – Permanent

SEN Teaching Assistant – Dover
SEN Teaching Assistant – Temporary Role
SEN Teaching Assistant – January Start
SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant?

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs?

Are you looking for a temporary role in a thriving and supportive secondary setting?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

SEN Teaching Assistant – The Role

A highly regarded and inclusive secondary school is seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from January on a full-time, temporary basis. In this rewarding role, you will support students with special educational needs across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering personalised interventions, providing in-class assistance, and contributing to the development and review of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Working closely with teachers, the SENCo, and external specialists, you will play a key role in helping each pupil achieve their full potential.

SEN Teaching Assistant – The School

Located in Dover, Kent, this welcoming and progressive secondary boarding school is recognised for its commitment to educational innovation and staff development. The school offers access to the latest evidence-based practices and ongoing training opportunities, supporting continuous professional growth. Well-respected within the local community, it is known for its inclusive ethos and strong focus on improving outcomes for all students, particularly those with additional needs.

If you are a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a lasting impact in a permanent role, APPLY now!

SEN TA, Deal, Kent. Full-Time, Ongoing, ASAP start.

*** SEN TA Deal, Kent

*** SEN TA Full-Time, Ongoing

*** SEN TA ASAP Start

*** SEN TA £100-£120 per day

Are you an experienced SEN TA?

Are you a SEN TA looking for a new challenge?

Do you have experience working with students with ASD/SEMH?

If you answered yes to the above, then this SEN TA role is for you!

The Role - SEN TA

This school is looking for a SEN TA who can join the team and bring a strong work ethic to the workplace and someone who can work independently and in a team. This is a full-time, ongoing role starting ASAP. The right candidate will have experience working with students with ASD/SEMH.

The School - SEN TA

The school is in Deal, Kent. This school is known to have a keen and positive environment for both Teachers and students. The students at this school have ASD/SEMH. This school has a total of 39 pupils.

Apply for this SEN TA role or contact Danny at TLTP for more information!

Are you a dedicated and excellent teaching assistant seeking to work in a thriving school environment on a permanent basis? If so, Wayman Education wants to hear from you!

We are working with a high-achieving school in the borough of Kent that is easily accessible on public transport. It is a two-form entry school looking to recruit an outstanding Early Years Teaching Assistant Teacher. This role will be a February or March start.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant in this successful and positive school, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting students. It will provide you with an opportunity to support and motivate students to reach their full potential.

School Information

This is an inspiring school in Kent with a Good Ofsted rating report. It is a caring  and happy  school in a vibrant area of West of London. This is a two-form  entry school which is easily accessible by public transport . The school encourages children to develop a curiosity in learning through their progressive  and carefully designed curriculum . This curriculum is designed to ensure children develop key knowledge, skills and understanding. The school has a team of dedicated and dynamic staff that contributes to the thriving and highly productive learning environment of the school.

Experience and Qualifications required for this Early Years Teaching Assistant Position

• DBS

Salary

The salary for this Early Years Teaching Assistant position will be paid to scale on a permanent contract to scale.

Company Information

Wayman Education is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience within the education field. We've worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable teaching agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.

At Wayman Education, we work with an extensive array of Nurseries, Primary and Secondary schools and cover all boroughs of London, Fringe, Home counties and South-East England.

Application

We look forward to hearing from you, please forward your application and CV for this Teaching Assistant position if you are interested.

Full time, permanent, term time only + 3 weeks. 37.5 hours

Your new school

Ripplevale School and College, is a thriving independent special school, for 170 students aged 6 to 25 years old, located in the historic town of Rochester. As part of the Ripplevale family of schools, we provide a holistic, child centred approach to meeting the needs of our students, most of whom have an Education and Health Care Plan. Identified needs may include Autism Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia, speech, language and communication difficulties, DCD, sensory, and high levels of anxiety.

Your new role

Ripplevale School and College is seeking to appoint a cover Supervisor who will make a positive impact to our students’ learning. This role is on a term time only contract and the salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Main responsibilities include:

• To undertake whole class supervision in the absence of the class teacher, setting work previously prepared by the teacher

• To develop curricular knowledge as required by the school

• To apply the school’s Behaviour Policy

• To set homework previously prepared by the teacher

You will be required to cover all subjects as a floating teacher. We are seeking strong candidates with experience of a SEN provision. You will be an enthusiastic individual who is able to use your own initiative whilst also being able to relate well and establish a rapport with young people. You will need to be flexible and able to work constructively in a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.

This is a great role for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching in coming years.

We believe all students have the opportunity to make progress but to do this they need to feel safe and secure within their surroundings. Ripplevale provides a wonderfully supportive, holistic approach that is child-centred. Our provision includes a therapy team of SaLT, OT and Emotional Wellbeing specialists working within our caring and nurturing environment.

We can offer you:

• A supportive leadership team that is passionate about staff and student wellbeing

• An ‘Employee Assistance Programme’ membership entitling you to Home Life Support, Work Life Assistance, Physical and Emotional Health Support and Wellbeing support resources including mini health checks

• Strong support for your further professional development

• Sickness benefits.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A great team player with a positive outlook

• A friendly first point of contact for our admission enquiries

• Practical, organised and methodical

For more information and to apply, please contact Brett Coventry on or email

Early Application Encouraged:
Due to the high volume of interest in this position, we may close the vacancy before the stated deadline. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Safeguarding recruitment statement

Ripplevale School Rochester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Ripplevale School Rochester is required to conduct online searches about you as part of their shortlisting process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Job Title: One to One -Teaching Assistant - Progress Engagement Guide (PEG)

Contract type: Full-Time Maternity Cover role

Salary: £22,070.80

Contract term: Term Time only - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Hours: (35 hours) 8.15am - 3.45 Monday - Friday

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Start Date: November 2025 - May 2026

Lo cation: ISP Whitstable School, Whitstable

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a deep understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development? Do you thrive in a nurturing and specialized educational environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our small and supportive team. You will play a crucial role in providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for our children. Working with children who often present with challenging behaviours, you will help them feel included within the school community and attend regularly.

About Us:

ISP Whitstable is a small, specialized SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Primary school provision dedicated to supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Our school is a safe and nurturing environment where well-trained, supportive staff use therapeutic and holistic approaches to provide an engaging and inspiring learning experience tailored to each child's individual journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group
• Support the delivery of engaging and effective lessons in line with early years frameworks and curriculum development.
• Building positive relationships with your children and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes.
• Reporting on children' progress and concerns and liaising with other school staff to ensure children' needs are met.
• Supervision of children during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting work where appropriate and marking.
• Implement attachment and trauma-informed strategies to support children' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant qualification in education or a related field (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma).
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with complex needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Teaching and Learning

An ISP PEG is expected to…

• give teaching and learning the highest priority and develop relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher
• promote inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extra-curricular activities
• use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policies
• communicate effectively and sensitively with children to adapt to their needs and support their learning
• maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources

Working with Others

An ISP PEG is expected to…

• Recognise and respect the role and contribution of other professionals, parents and carers by liaising effectively and working in partnership with them.
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues
• Communicate their knowledge and understanding of children to other school staff and professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.

What we offer

• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP School Whitstable.

ISP School Whitstable is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ISP School Whitstable is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Rainham, RM13 9XA

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm (Term time only)

Pay: £95 – £100 per day

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting children aged 8–16 with a range of additional needs — including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism .

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in supporting students’ learning, development, and wellbeing , both in the classroom and within the community. You’ll help young people reach their educational and personal goals in a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students in all areas of the curriculum, adapting to individual learning needs.
• Help young people achieve personal and educational milestones.
• Foster a learning environment that celebrates equality, diversity, and respect .
• Promote independence and confidence in every learner.
• Demonstrate and uphold the values of inclusion and care in every aspect of your work.
• Participate in physical intervention or personal care routines when required.
• Commit to ongoing development through training and professional growth — fully funded by us .

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Rainham, RM13 9XA

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 am – 4:00 pm (Term time only)

Pay: £95 – £100 per day

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting children aged 8–16 with a range of additional needs — including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism .

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in supporting students’ learning, development, and wellbeing , both in the classroom and within the community. You’ll help young people reach their educational and personal goals in a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students in all areas of the curriculum, adapting to individual learning needs.
• Help young people achieve personal and educational milestones.
• Foster a learning environment that celebrates equality, diversity, and respect .
• Promote independence and confidence in every learner.
• Demonstrate and uphold the values of inclusion and care in every aspect of your work.
• Participate in physical intervention or personal care routines when required.
• Commit to ongoing development through training and professional growth — fully funded by us .

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a successful academy that was judged outstanding in every category in our May 2017 Ofsted inspection.

We are a five-form entry primary academy, currently educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. As the largest primary free school in the country, our growth and success have been made possible through the support of the Harris Federation, the Department for Education, and Thurrock Council.

We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every child, Every day."

Our Core values of : Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community and Achievement, underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for our children since the academy opened. This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the outstanding outcomes our children have achieved in each year.

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower.

This is a term-time only role, and the actual salary will be £27,351 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups)
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• At least two years’ school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Harris Primary Academy Mayflower is a successful academy that was judged outstanding in every category in our May 2017 Ofsted inspection.

We are a five-form entry primary academy, currently educating over 1,100 pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. As the largest primary free school in the country, our growth and success have been made possible through the support of the Harris Federation, the Department for Education, and Thurrock Council.

We are a sister school to Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred and Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, along with the other Academies in the Harris Federation. We work very closely together and share the very best practice and leadership knowledge and capacity to make the education we offer outstanding. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every child, Every day."

Our Core values of : Manners, Perseverance, Responsibility, Community and Achievement, underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults as well as children and staff model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy. These foundations have enabled us to build high quality, inspiring education for our children since the academy opened. This is reflected in both the exceptional day to day practice here as well as the outstanding outcomes our children have achieved in each year.

Inspire and transform learning with us. Support local children as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant at Harris Primary Academy Mayflower.

This is a term-time only role, and the actual salary will be £27,351 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, your areas of responsibility will include:

• Complementing the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed activities under an agreed system of supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term for whole classes and monitoring children and assessing, recording and reporting on their achievement, progress and development.
• The management and development of teaching within the academy and/or management of other teaching assistants including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training
• Under an agreed system of supervision, taking a lead role within the academy to address the needs of children who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting children, the teacher and the academy in order to raise standards of achievement for all (e.g. SEN, EAL, More Able, all underachieving groups)
• Encouraging children to become independent learners, providing support for their welfare, and supporting the inclusion of children in all aspects of academy life

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of a range of learning barriers, including special needs
• Experience of contributing to and assessing provision for children with a range of needs
• Some knowledge of some of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
• At least two years’ school based experience as a TA, or equivalent

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre . We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.