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.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members the following benefits
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.
• 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
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.