Cover Supervisor (Nutley CE Primary School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 18 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 16 December 2024 at 9.00am

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Nutley CE Primary School, High Street, Nutley, East Sussex, TN22 3NW
Phone: 01825 712575
Email: office@nutleyce.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://www.nutleyprimaryschool.org.uk/
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. 

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. 

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

Are you passionate and committed to supporting young children with their learning and personal development?

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant 3 to provide support and cover for classes We have a vacancy for a Cover supervisor (Teaching Assistant TA3) from January 2025 as follows:

Working 3 days a week you will be required to teach the Year 3/4 class for two afternoons and Year 5/6 class for one afternoon per week from 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm, providing cover for our teachers.  We can be flexible on which days are worked. We would also like you to work three mornings to provide TA support in the Year 3/4 class.  You would work 8.30 am – 12pm in the mornings and then 1pm-3.30pm in the afternoons.  There may also be opportunities to provide class cover at other times on a claims only basis.

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic and committed to developing the whole child, both personally and academically.
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge.
• Feel confident working both with individual pupils and larger pupil groups.
• Be patient, calm and truly listen to and value children’s views.
• Demonstrate versatility and flexibility.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Have excellent motivational and communication skills
• Be someone who is determined and resilient, calm under pressure and with high expectations of themselves
• Be creative and the ability to think differently to inspire children to learn
• Someone with a positive approach to behaviour, firm and fair and rigorous in following up positively
• Have integrity, tenacity and enthusiasm to fulfil the role
• Have experience in a classroom supporting the Class Teacher as well as working independently with small groups of children
• Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with high expectations for welfare of pupils
• Participate fully as an innovative member of our team

The children at Nutley Primary School are motivated and eager to learn.  Staff are supportive of each other and leaders offer guidance, coaching and excellent professional development. We are currently working in partnership with The Pioneer Federation and hoping to join them formally in September 2025.  This will offer more opportunities for training and career progression.
Our children deserve the very best. If you offer creativity and imagination with the ability to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils, combining professional integrity with high expectations of yourself and others, we would love to hear from you.
We believe that everyone is an individual, valued for who they are.
We encourage our school community to reach their full potential in a happy, safe and caring environment.
Providing a foundation for lifelong learning, we build resilience and hope for the future, based on Christian values.
 A small school, with a big heart – we aim to make a positive impact within our community and in the wider world.
If you would like to apply, would like to visit our school or have any questions, please contact the school via email on office@nutleyce.e-sussex.sch.uk
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

 
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.