Cover Supervisor / Support Assistant
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm 38 weeks per year - Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale D/E, Points 5-9 £11,200 - £11,931 actual gross per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
- The main purpose of this post is to assist with the supervision of classes whose teacher is absent. Previous experience is not essential as training will be provided.
- When required, to provide general support to identified students in lessons or in the SEND Learning Centre.
- On occasions, there may be the need to act as a First Aider (training will be provided)
MAIN DUTIES
Cover Supervisor:
- To establish and maintain a quiet purposeful atmosphere within classes being supervised
- To inform students of the work set
- To ensure that the work set is being completed
- To liaise with appropriate Heads of Department or other departmental colleagues about work set
- To inform Heads of Departments of any problems encountered
- To feed back to staff about the lesson covered
Support Assistant:
- Under supervision of the class teacher enable pupils to access learning activities as directed by the teacher.
- Prepare materials/resources to help identified students access the learning in class
- Should the situation arise where no cover or in-class support is required the SIMS Manager or Assistant Headteacher will direct work.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Cover Supervisors report to the Assistant Headteacher.
- The post forms part of the team providing support to the Leadership Group and teaching staff at this forward-thinking girls’ grammar school.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
- A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
- All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
- Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed for DSE use.
- Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing for department planning time.
- Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of the Summer term.
- Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
- Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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