Cover Supervisor - Whitley Bay, United Kingdom - Valley Gardens Middle School

Description

Valley Gardens Middle School

Role Title

Typically reports to the Assistant Headteacher

Cover Supervisor
(Teaching Assistant Supporting and Delivering Learning )


Grade 7
March 2023


Purpose of the role (job statement)

To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of lesson cover supervision. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning activities for individuals and groups or short-term for whole classes as well as monitoring pupils and assessing, recording and reporting on pupils' achievement, progress and development.

To be responsible for the management and development of a specialist area within the school and/or management of other Cover Supervisors including allocation and monitoring of work, appraisal and training.
**Main Duties:
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Support for Pupils
- assess the needs of pupils and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support pupils' learning.
- establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model, and setting high expectations.
- promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom.
- support pupils constantly whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs.
- encourage pupils to interact and work cooperatively with others and engage all pupils in activities.
- promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance.
- provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement


Support for Teachers
- organise and manage appropriate learning environments and resources.
- within an agreed system of supervision, plan challenging teaching and learning objectives to evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans, as appropriate.
- monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against predetermined learning objectives
- provide objective and accurate feedback and reports, as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters: ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
- record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and providing evidence of range and level of progress and attainment.
- work within an established discipline policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self control and independence.
- supporting the role of parents in pupils' learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on pupil progress/achievement etc.
- administer and assess/mark tests and invigilate exams/tests.
- production of lesson plans, worksheets, plans etc.


Support for the Curriculum
- deliver learning activities to pupils within an agreed system of supervision, adjusting activities according to pupils' responses/needs.
- deliver local and national learning strategies e g literacy, numeracy, ks3, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of pupils' skills.
- use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
- select and prepare resources necessary to lead learning activities, taking account of pupils' interests and language and cultural backgrounds.
- advise on appropriate deployment and use of specialist aid/resources/equipment.


Support for the School
- comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
- be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
- take the initiative, as appropriate, to develop appropriate multi-agency approaches to supporting pupils.
- recognise own strengths and areas of specialist expertise and use these to lead, advise and support others.
- deliver out of school learning activities within guidelines established by the school.
- contribute to the identification and execution of appropriate out of school learning activities which consolidate and extend work carried out in class.
- be a named first aider in school

**Responsibilities:
- **- be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security,
- confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
- be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all
- contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- appreciate and support the role of other professionals
- attend and participate in relevant meetings, as