Cover Supervisor, Gildredge House School, Eastbourne, East Sussex Country Council
Salary £24,404 – £24,790 per annum pro rata
Closing date 09/05/2025
Contract type Fixed Term
Work pattern Part Time Hours 35
Job type Support Staff – Education
It should be noted that the post-holder is expected to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required by the Head Teacher from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade.
Cover Supervisor: Person Specification
Essential Criteria Abilities
Key Skills and Abilities
- Ability to provide classroom cover – within agreed parameters – in the absence of the teacher
- Ability to use language and other communication skills that students can understand and relate to.
- Ability to converse at ease with students and provide advice in accurate spoken English.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with students and empathise with their needs.
- Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
- Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs, encouraging the students to stay on task.
- Ability to monitor the students’ response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes.
- Ability to carry out and report on systematic observations of students’ knowledge, understanding and skills.
- Ability to assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher.
- Ability to offer constructive feedback to students to reinforce self-esteem. • Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team. • Ability to abide by and apply all school policies, e.g. Behaviour and Exclusions, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection, etc.
Education and Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent
Knowledge
- A good standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics.
- Knowledge of the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
- Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self- reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the students.
Experience
- Experience of supporting children in a classroom environment.
- Experience of using Information Technology to support students in the classroom.
- Experience of common ICT applications such as Microsoft Office or equivalent.
Personal Attributes
- Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered by the school and county, to further knowledge.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters.
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