Chadwell St. Mary Primary School River View, Chadwell St

Chadwell St. Mary Primary School River View, Chadwell St. Mary, Grays, Essex RM16 4DH  01375 843280 admin@chadwellstmary.thurrock.sch.uk

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT/COVER SUPERVISOR

JOB TITLE: Cover Supervisor

REPORTS TO: SENCo/Headteacher

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

BAND: 4 £17,303-£21,882 Pro Rata

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide planned classroom cover, teaching the whole class in accordance with the teachers’ plans. In emergency cover situations be responsible for planning and preparing lessons/learning activities and to delivering these in whole classes and small groups.

To work with small groups or individual pupils to provide learning opportunities which will support them in achieving their full potential.

KEY CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITIES

To actively promote the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Strategy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place

To maintain awareness of and commitment to the School’s Equal Opportunity Policies in relation to both employment and service delivery

To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc, the School’s Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work

At the discretion of the Head Teacher, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above

To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets, demonstrate the school and SWECET values.

To participate in Employee Development schemes and Performance Management and contribute to the identification of own development needs

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Teach classes according to the school’s curriculum, and policies for behaviour management and teaching and learning.  To communicate effectively in order to prepare for and feedback following cover teaching.  To work in partnership with staff and parents to identify and address pupil concerns.  Act as a role model, setting high expectations of conduct and behaviour

Chadwell St Mary Primary School is operated by South West Essex Community Education Trust Limited which is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number: 07693309. The registered office is at William Edwards School, Stifford Clays Road, Grays, Thurrock, Essex, RM16 3NJ.

Chadwell St. Mary Primary School River View, Chadwell St. Mary, Grays, Essex RM16 4DH  01375 843280 [email protected]

 Receive instruction and guidance from the SENCo/Teachers regarding the academic targets to be set for pupils.

 To encourage pupils to develop social and independence skills whilst providing support when it is needed.

 Establish and maintain appropriate records of the pupils' progress and investigate, as appropriate, the cause of any failure to meet targets set.

 Regularly review pupils against the targets set and advise staff accordingly.

 Report pupil and school issues in line with the School’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc

 Attend meetings and training sessions as required.

 Be involved in extra-curricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings.