About the role
- Supervise the students working on a pre-set learning activity in the
absence of a teacher.
- Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a
role model and setting high expectations.
- Liaise with the designated class teacher to understand what the
pre-prepared exercise for the class will be and what resources may be given to
students to facilitate learning.
- Record and report attendance at lessons in accordance with Academy
procedures.
- Explain and respond to students about what is required and what
pre-prepared task/exercise they will be expected to undertake.
- Answer any general questions the students have in relation to the work
set and model expectations to students.
- Manage behaviour of students to ensure that a constructive learning
environment is maintained by using a range of strategies to deal with classroom
behaviour as a whole, and also individual behavioural needs. This will include meeting and communicating
with parents as required.
- Report back to the designated class teacher as appropriate.
- Work with teaching staff to establish an appropriate learning
environment which is purposeful, orderly and productive.
- Assist teaching staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting
lessons/work plans as appropriate.
- Ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist
equipment/resources/materials as required by teaching staff.
- Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with teaching
staff.
- Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’
competence and independence in its use.
- Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist
equipment and resources.
- Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests.
- Provide general clerical/administrative support.
- Provide first aid assistance to staff, students and visitors as and when
necessary.
Provide flexibility to the working day to attend
afterschool meetings, faculty meetings or year group meetings.
Job tags
- Education Support
- Education roles
- Education
- FULL TIME
- Full Time
Vacancy source
Listed from DfE Teaching Vacancies — OGL v3.0 · Last checked 21 Sept 2026.
Official public source · Department for Education.
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