Primary Cover Supervisor (HLTA)

About the Role

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is seeking a skilled Cover Supervisor with higher-level teaching assistant experience or an equivalent qualification. Working across Reception to Year 6, you will provide consistent, engaging class cover and help meet the learning and wider needs of every child within this inclusive Catholic primary school.

This is a fixed-term, term-time-only contract until July 2027, working 32.83 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm on two days and 8.30am to 3.30pm on three days. The role is expected to begin between 1 December 2026 and 1 January 2027.

The full-time equivalent salary is £34,237 per year (E1). Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide class cover across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, from Reception to Year 6.

• Teach a range of curriculum areas with enthusiasm and appropriate subject knowledge.

• Support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and wider needs so that all children can participate and progress.

• Use creative classroom strategies while maintaining positive behaviour and an orderly learning environment.

• Plan and lead an extracurricular activity twice each week.

• Work proactively and collaboratively with teachers, support staff, senior leaders and pupils.

Applicants must hold an HLTA qualification or demonstrate comparable qualifications and relevant experience. The school is looking for a self-motivated, dependable practitioner with strong behaviour-management skills and a clear commitment to safeguarding.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other required pre-employment checks. CVs will not be accepted.

What We Offer

• Support from colleagues, senior leaders and governors.

• Hard-working, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.

• A well-resourced teaching and learning environment.

• Tailored continuing professional development.

• Established relationships with external agencies.

• Access to an appropriate workplace pension scheme.

The closing date is 27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday).

About the School

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School is a Roman Catholic academy in Portsmouth, educating 312 pupils across the primary phase. It offers an inclusive, happy and welcoming environment in which children are encouraged to thrive, enjoy school and develop a lasting enthusiasm for learning.

Serving a diverse local community, the school places inclusion, safety and belonging at the heart of daily life. Its supportive staff, senior leaders and governors work together to help pupils succeed academically and personally within a caring Catholic ethos.