About the Role
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To provide Cover Supervision for classes in the absence of the teacher which will involve:
- Communicating the work set by the class teacher to the students.
- Following the instructions set by the class teacher.
- Motivating students to complete the tasks set.
- Classroom management and organisation.
2. Invigilation of examinations.
3. Accompanying staff on educational visits.
4. Assistance with administration and departmental support.
5. To observe Health and Safety Regulations.
6. To be an appointed first aider on school trips (a qualification is necessary which the school will arrange).
7. To uphold school rules school ethos at all times and to promote positive student behaviour and conduct in line with the schools Responsibility for Learning (R4L) policy.
8. Other duties as required.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 5 Points 7–8 (£26,403 - £26,824)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 8.30am - 3.30pm daily, Term Time Only
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Interviews: Monday 20 July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone who is well organised, self-confident and with good communication / inter-personal skills who is interested in working with enthusiastic young people.
As a valued member of our support staff, you will supervise classes when a teacher is absent, accompany staff on school trips and assist with examination invigilation. You will also act as a back-up First Aider (training will be given). There is also scope for other supporting work such as helping in specific departments. Please note, you will not teach. A fully comprehensive training programme will be provided for this varied and very interesting role.
Further Information
Tanbridge House School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01403 263628
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02828.
