All candidates undertaking work in a school, SEND or alternative provision must be able to:

• Maintain attention, concentration, and situational awareness appropriate to the role to ensure the safety
and wellbeing of pupils
• Follow instructions, policies, and safeguarding procedures, including recording and escalating concerns
where appropriate
• Make appropriate decisions in routine and unexpected situations
• Use basic IT systems relevant to the role
• Communicate clearly and accurately with pupils, colleagues, and parents/guardians
• Build and maintain professional relationships with pupils (including those with SEND)
• Understand and respond to verbal and non-verbal communication
• Manage interactions in a calm, professional, and regulated manner
• Move safely around the school site (classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, etc.)
• Supervise pupils in indoor and outdoor environments
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations (e.g. evacuation)
• Undertake light physical tasks (e.g. classroom setup, resources)
• Adhere to a non-contact policy, avoiding physical intervention, and respond in line with school procedures
where physical contact is necessary to ensure safety
• Maintain emotional resilience when working with distressed or challenging behaviour
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Monitor and respond to pupil wellbeing
• Work within structured timetables and routines
• Adapt to different settings, age groups, and classroom environments
• Manage workload and competing priorities
• Work in environments that may be busy, noisy, and require sustained focus
• Maintain reliability and punctuality
• Work in accordance with safeguarding, child protection, and staff conduct expectations at all times
• Teacher
• Deliver lessons and provide verbal instruction
• Manage whole-class behaviour
• Monitor pupil progress and wellbeing
• Supervise pupils during transitions and breaks
• Use IT systems for planning, teaching, and assessment
• Assess and adapt teaching to meet pupil needs
• Teaching Assistant (TA) & Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Provide targeted support, including for pupils with SEND
• Assist with classroom routines and preparation of resources
• Follow individual education or support plans
• Provide personal care where required (if applicable to role)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Level 4
• Lead learning activities independently
• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND
• Deliver planned lessons when required
• Support assessment and feedback processes
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress
Source Supply Teachers Ltd
Registered office: Dromonby Grange, Busby Lane, Kirkby in Cleveland, TS9 7AP
• Instructor
• Deliver practical or specialist instruction
• Demonstrate skills safely and supervise pupil participation
• Manage equipment and practical learning environments
• Cover Supervisor
• Supervise whole classes and maintain order
• Deliver pre-prepared work and give clear instructions
• Take registers and monitor attendance
• Exams Invigilator
• Set up exam rooms and distribute materials
• Supervise candidates continuously
• Detect and respond to irregularities
• Move around the exam room for monitoring
• Tutor
• Deliver focused learning sessions to individuals or small groups
• Monitor pupil understanding and progress
• Maintain a controlled and safe learning environment