COVER SUPERVISOR / LEARNING SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
ELSTREE SCREEN ARTS ACADEMY
Working pattern: 33 hours per week Monday to Friday (term time only)
H5:9 - H5:14 £26,409 - £28,624 + £1,013 fringe allowance FTE
Actual salary: £20,919.85 - £22,609.64 (inc fringe)
Required September 2025
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We are seeking a Cover Supervisor / Learning Support Practitioner to assist the staff and school with the educational and social needs of the students.
Main duties and responsibilities
Supervise work that has been set by a teacher.
Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive learning environment.
Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies and procedures.
Keep pupils on task and respond to general queries
Collect completed work after the lesson and pass it to the appropriate teacher.
Report, as appropriate, using the school’s agreed referral procedures, on the behaviour of pupils during the class and on any problems arising.
Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher of the outcome of the lesson.
Differentiate learning materials according to the needs of pupils being supported
On days when less cover is required, more time will be spent in the LSP role to work with classroom teachers during lessons to support individuals or groups of children in reading, writing, practical work, understanding and completing work
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed by the HR Officer and Learning Support Coordinator.
Contacts
The post holder will work with all members of staff in the school and have contact with students, parents, advisors and other specialist visitors to the school.
Director Principal: Chris Mitchell
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Studio Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 5NN
☎ 01923284169
✉ recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
