Cover Supervisor HLTA (TA4)

THE SOVEREIGN TRUST
MANOR ACADEMY
Manor Avenue
Sale
M33 5JX

COVER SUPERVISOR HLTA (TA4)
Band 6, SCP 23-25, £34,435.00 - £36,361.00 gross per annum (pro rata for term time only)
Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week, Pro rata 39 weeks per year.
Pension: Local government pension scheme including a generous employer contribution. Please take a look at the website: https://www.gmpf.org.uk/
Benefits: Salary sacrifice schemes for purchasing bikes used for work travel, through monthly interest-free salary deductions. Employee Assistance Programme provides access to a range of wellbeing services.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated Cover Supervisor (TA4) to join our dedicated team.

The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring pupils remain engaged in learning. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development whilst maintaining high expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement.

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, HLTA, graduate considering a career in teaching, or an individual with experience of working with young people in an educational or youth work setting.

Key Responsibilities
Supervise classes during the absence of teaching staff.
Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across a range of curriculum areas.
Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, purposeful learning environment.
Support pupils with a range of SEND needs to access learning successfully.
Monitor and record pupil engagement, progress and behaviour.
Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals.
Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities and educational visits.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Holds a TA4, HLTA, teaching qualification or has equivalent relevant experience.
Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
Has experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH and/or Autism.
Can confidently lead a class and establish positive relationships with pupils.
Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Is adaptable, resilient and solution-focused.
Has high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We Can Offer
The opportunity to work in a highly regarded specialist setting.
A supportive and experienced leadership team.
Access to high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
Collaboration across The Sovereign Trust's specialist provisions.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

Safeguarding
The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Further Information
We strongly encourage applicants to visit our website: https://www.manoracademysale.org/
Keeping Children Safe in Education
The Sovereign Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working for the Trust to share this commitment.
An online search will be carried out, and a Childcare Declaration form will be required from shortlisted candidates.
This post is subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, which we will endeavour to seek before interview, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB), medical clearance, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website by following this link https://www.thesovereigntrust.uk/policies-1/ .

Are we the right opportunity for you?
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, you should complete the attached application form. Please note that only applications submitted directly to HR via the application form will be considered. Candidates who submit a CV will not be short-listed. Completed applications demonstrating your ability to meet the requirements for the role are to be returned to hr@thesovereigntrust.uk by 9 am on the deadline day.

Closing date for receipt of applications Monday 22 June 2026
Shortlisting - Tuesday 23 June 2026
Interviews for successful candidates will be held at Manor Academy: W/C 29 June 2026