Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A co-educational secondary special school is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning across its three sites in Sheffield. The successful candidate will plan lessons and provide support for students with a range of complex needs. Requirements include meeting the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Standards and demonstrating excellent communication skills. The role involves collaboration with staff and therapists to adapt to student needs. This is an opportunity to help young people achieve their full potential in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• You must demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ level 2 in Maths and English.
• Proficiency in Safe Moving and Handling techniques and Team Teach is necessary.
• A knowledge of Makaton and experience of working with students with disabilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for learning as a Cover Supervisor.
• Plan and deliver lessons to classes and small groups.
• Liaise effectively with parents and other professionals.

Skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Excellent literacy skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Communication skills

Ability to relate positively to young people

Education

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Standards or equivalent

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whilst the main focus of this role will be the provision of cover for teachers for Annual Reviews and short‑term absences, the postholder will also support across the school to develop and deliver learning for pupils and assist with administrative tasks in class. The role requires access to all pathways across the school and the ability to work at all three school sites.

The school operates over three sites: Granville Road (S2), The Bridge (Talbot/Newfield campus – S8), and Peaks College, Waterthorpe Greenway (S20).

Responsibilities

• Provide support for learning in line with all aspects of a Cover Supervisor
• Plan and deliver lessons to whole classes and small groups
• Work within an agreed framework of supervision to complement the professional work of teachers, including planning, preparation and delivery of lessons
• Deploy and inform the work of other teaching assistants
• Liaise effectively with parents and other professionals
• Make a significant contribution to annual reviews, student assessment and reporting student progress when needed

Qualifications

You should meet the Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant Standards or have the equivalent qualifications or experience. You must demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills equivalent to NVQ level 2 in Maths and English, and be able to deal professionally with all school stakeholders.

About Seven Hills School

Seven Hills School is a co‑educational secondary special school co‑located with a Catholic high school near the centre of the city, catering for pupils from 11 to 19 years of age. All pupils have learning difficulties, many with additional communication, sensory, physical or medical disabilities, and increasingly complex needs.

Our inspirational community nurtures talents, shares learning, celebrates life, and encourages students to become independent learners who achieve their full potential.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual who is able to relate well to young people with a range of complex and behavioural needs. Students have significant challenges with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidates must:

• Work collaboratively within a staff team and with visiting therapists
• Provide high quality support for the learning, personal care, communication and physical needs of students across a range of ages and abilities
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to young people and adults
• Develop positive relationships with students, parents and staff
• Adapt to changing situations and respond flexibly to student needs
• Have experience of managing students with challenging behaviour

Additional requirements

All class support staff are required to be proficient in Safe Moving and Handling techniques and Team Teach; full training will be provided as necessary.

A knowledge of Makaton, basic ICT skills and experience of working with students with disabilities, learning difficulties and communication difficulties would be an advantage, but professionals with a positive attitude committed to their own professional development will also be considered.

Curriculum foundations

The curriculum is built on four foundations: Communication, Language and Literacy; Cognition and Learning; Social and Emotional; and Physical and Sensory. All foundations are closely connected and support each other.

Selection process

The selection process involves shortlisting candidates through the matching of information from the application form and accompanying letter/statement to the person specification. The shortlisting panel are Safer Recruitment Trained.

Safeguarding commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, with further checks as necessary.

Equal opportunities

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

Contact and application

For further information about the school, please visit www.sevenhillslearning.co.uk.

Application packs and further details can be obtained from Tracy Mycroft, Human Resources Manager, Seven Hills School, Granville Road, Sheffield S2 2RJ, Tel [phone], e‑mail [e-mail]. Completed forms should be returned to her. Visits to the school are welcomed.