Study Support Supervisor Apprentice

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To provide high quality cover for lessons, teaching lessons as outlined by absent teachers. To supervise whole classes and give instructions for a lesson as provided for by a teacher. Promote good behaviour of students and make sure that pupils engage in the learning activity. Respond to students’ general questions and provide feedback to the teacher. Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, setting high expectations. Adapting lessons and providing support and intervention to support students’ progress and development. Provide a centralised point of contact for a range of student enquiries in the absence of the Principal First Aider (First Aid training will be provided).

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Dynamic, professional, positive and resilient. High expectations of both colleagues and students. Capacity and motivation for sustained hard work. Strong organisational, interpersonal skills and communication. Self-motivated and can act independently on own initiative. Passionate commitment to equality of opportunity for all students. Works with professionalism and consistently performs to the best of their ability as directed. Has a firm commitment to Continued Professional Development. Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding all students. Has a desire for pursuing a career in education seeking to support pupils in a range of subjects.

You will have:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4-9 (A*-C) or equivalent including Maths and English. Basic and practical knowledge and experience of Microsoft and Google applications, or equivalent, and email/internet.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Supervise pupils engaged in learning activities to ensure the learning objectives set by the teacher are achieved. Ensuring inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom in order to promote equal opportunities. Act as a role model and set high expectations of conduct to ensure that good behaviour is maintained. Keep appropriate records, as agreed with the teacher, to enable accurate feedback to the teacher. Use of ICT and other equipment to enable students to achieve the objectives set by the teacher. Maintain a safe learning environment for students including an understanding of school policies related to child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, security, confidentiality and date protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person. Work with professionalism and consistently perform to the best of their ability as directed. A firm commitment to Continued Professional Development. Providing First Aid to students in the absence of the Principal First Aider.

Training:

The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training.

Training Outcome:

It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that a full-time offer of employment will be given upon completion of the apprenticeship. Potential to complete a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
The Norton Knatchbull School is a popular and highly regarded selective school for boys aged 11-18 which admits a growing number of girls into its Sixth Form. Having proudly served the local community of Ashford in Kent since the 17th century, we combine traditional values with a forward-looking and vibrant learning environment where young people are nurtured to become considerate, confident and well-rounded individuals.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:15 – 15:45, 35 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience