Cover Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

To

supervise pupils and their work when teacher is absent The

role involves taking sole charge of a group of pupils as required To

assist children in the classroom in the absence of Teaching Assistants Promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its

philosophy of education Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating

environment which is conducive to children’s learning The ability to communicate effectively with parents on a regular

basis Establish productive working relationships with pupils,

acting as a role model and setting high expectations Support class teachers to design, create and produce learning

activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or

particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support children in using them Establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the

children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school

ethos Working with challenging children (if required) e.g. with complex

behavioural needs etc.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience

in working with children Support the school’s agreed policies and procedures for

behaviour and safeguarding Show

confidence in supporting children in their learning Work as part of a team A proactive thinker who acts upon use of initiative Has an open mindset to learning from mistakes and aims to be the

best they can be, daily Is resilient and treats each day as a new day and fresh start Understands or has appreciation of inclusion for all children Recognises the challenges within schools and is prepared to

enhance their own knowledge

Have high expectations of children, colleagues

and self

Be enthusiastic, well-motivated and fully

willing to support school life

Demonstrate excellent communication skills and

empathy with children

Be committed to helping children

overcome barriers to learning

Demonstrate high levels of

professional standards and conduct

Show creative flare, plenty of

energy and a good sense of humour

Be flexible