Lead Teaching Assistant: Cover

Thank you for your interest in working here at Admiral Lord Nelson School. 98% of staff would recommend working at Admiral Lord Nelson School to a colleague looking for a new position. (February 2023 survey).

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Always oversubscribed, we are expanding our school so that more local families can experience the excellent education offered here at Admiral Lord Nelson School for over two decades! Therefore, we wish to extend our Student Support team. You will be working closely with the Assistant Headteacher: Inclusivity to deliver lessons to classes in the absence of their usual teacher. This role is for those that enjoy a challenge, working with students and doing something different every day. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

If you are ambitious and looking to take the next step, we will invest in your development and offer rapid career progression.

Admiral Lord Nelson School is a learning community where every member of staff understands the difference that they can make to our students’ outcomes. We expect all staff to be actively involved in the personal development of our young people and to show full commitment to their own and the school’s professional development.

Admiral Lord Nelson School and its Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; and they expect all staff to share this commitment.

Key Purposes:

• To provide cover.
• To deliver lessons to classes in the absence of their usual subject teacher.
• To assist teachers in their preparation and delivery of the curriculum.
• To provide administrative support across the curriculum.
• To deliver Learning Development and Accelerated Reader lessons.
• To provide support to students so they are empowered to successfully manage their own learning beyond lessons.
• To be a tutor and play an active role in the establishment of their House ethos.
• To promote restorative practice at every opportunity, in meetings and communications, with parents, students and colleagues, to maintain the strong, inclusive ethos of the school.