High Level Teaching Assistant​/Cover Supervisor

About the role

Working under the direction and within an agreed system of supervision from a qualified teacher to undertake specified timetabled teaching duties.

Teaching and learning

To cover and lead class teaching as and when appropriate, including covering teacher’s PPA.

Direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning

Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment

Observe pupil performance and contribute to monitoring and assessment.

Planning

Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate

Read, understand and deliver lesson plans shared prior to lessons

Prepare the classroom for lessons

Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

30 hours per week, Term Time contract, based on 39 weeks per year. Permanent Contract.

About our Academy

Eresby Special School maintains a caring and happy atmosphere where pupils can feel safe and are encouraged to achieve their personal best - enabling them to leave school as confident, happy and independent as possible.

Our values of kindness, respect and friendship underpin behavioural expectations and create an environment where everyone is aligned, equipping students with a moral compass that guides them through their lives.

Our key drivers underpin the learning and experiences of our students’ personalised learning journey and the curriculum delivery. They reflect the needs and outcomes of our students to facilitate their best possible future.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC
  05 £ 25583 pa FTE, £18220pa pro-rata actual based on 30 hours per week,39 weeks term time (Pay award pending)

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses

• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers

• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

• Awards and Recognition Scheme

• Flexible working patterns

• Benefits Platform :
  Health & Wellbeing Programme :
  Cycle to Work Scheme

We are looking for someone with:

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Good organisational skills

The ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils

Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils

Excellent communication skills

The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

An understanding of effective teaching methods

Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum,…