School Cover Assistant: Shape Young Minds

The Stanway School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

The Stanway School is seeking a dedicated Cover Assistant to join our community. You will work 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non pupil days) and support teachers by maintaining high standards of conduct and safeguarding.

You will contribute to a positive learning environment, help pupils access opportunities, and participate in training to continually improve teaching assistance and pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school setting (primary or secondary).
• Ability to use own initiative to resolve routine problems independently.
• Commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils.
• A passion for working with children and helping them succeed.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on the conduct of the lesson.
• Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct and behaviour.

Skills

School experience

Initiative

Outcomes for pupils

Passion for children

Communication & teamwork

Job description

The Stanway School is seeking a dedicated Cover Assistant to join our community. You will work 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus non pupil days) and support teachers by maintaining high standards of conduct and safeguarding.

You will contribute to a positive learning environment, help pupils access opportunities, and participate in training to continually improve teaching assistance and pupil outcomes.