7 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    2 December 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    19 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 36 hours per week, term time only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

SO1 Point 23 to 25 £37,068 to £38,058 (pro-rata) Actual £33,696.24 to £34,596.19

What skills and experience we're looking for

To undertake cover supervision for whole classes, including overseeing the completion of set work and managing the behaviour of students, under the guidance of teaching staff.

To work with the Learning Support Department and to carry out other duties and before and after-school activities as instructed.

Main Responsibilities

  • To supervise a class / classroom activity and deliver pre-set work that has been set in accordance with the school policy.

  • Manage behaviour of students whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment.

  • Respond to questions from students about progress and procedures.

  • Deal with immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.

  • Collect and complete work after the lesson and return to the appropriate teacher.

  • Report appropriately any behaviour issues arising from the students / class.

Student Support

  • Assess the needs of students and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support students’ learning, including within the Learning Support Department, where required.

  • Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

  • Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom.

  • Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.

  • Encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all students in activities.

  • Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.

  • Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.

  • Deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school.

  • Contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities

  • Assist with the development and implementation of Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring / Inclusion plans.

  • Receive and supervise students excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable.

Please see TES for more information on the skills and experience required.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

  • A very positive working environment
  • The support of a highly committed and professional staff team
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities
  • A very supportive cover supervisor team committed to supporting pupils to reach their full potential
  • collaborative colleagues

Commitment to safeguarding

Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

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About Heartlands High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1166 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
02038261230

Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

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