Cover Supervisor (Level 3) - Portfield School

Job description

Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor Level 3 & Teaching Assistant Level 2

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

• Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor Level 3: 32.5 hours per week
• Teaching Assistant Level 2: 2 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated school team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.

The successful applicant will undertake a dual role, working primarily as a Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor Level 3, with additional Teaching Assistant Level 2 responsibilities. You will support teaching and learning across the school, work closely with pupils and staff, and supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor Level 3, you will work under the guidance of teaching staff to support learning, deliver interventions, monitor pupil progress and contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will also supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring pupils remain engaged in their learning and that standards of behaviour are maintained.

The Teaching Assistant Level 2 element of the role will involve providing additional support to pupils, assisting with classroom activities and helping to ensure all learners can access the curriculum effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development on an individual and group basis.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support programmes.
• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, purposeful learning environment.
• Prepare and organise learning resources.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised Level 3 qualification relevant to the role, such as:
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants
• Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• NVQ Level 3 Childcare in Education
• City & Guilds Advanced Certificate in Learning Support

Alternatively, a relevant professional qualification, such as Teaching, Social Work, Nursing or a relevant degree, will be considered.

• A minimum of two years' recent relevant experience supporting children and young people.
• Experience of delivering learning programmes and supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents/carers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and safeguarding.
• The ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children's learning.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable.
• Confident leading groups of pupils and supervising classes.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Committed to helping all pupils achieve their potential.

If you are a dedicated and caring individual who is committed to supporting young people's educational success, we would welcome your application.

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Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

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• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant's full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected] .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected] .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.