Cover Supervisor
Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Start Date: Immediate / January
Contract: Term-Time Only, Flexible
Shape Futures as a Cover Supervisor
Are you ready to take the next step in your education career? We’re looking for a Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic SEN/PRU Primary School in Salisbury!
This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and help them thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Why This Role Matters
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are absent. You’ll supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared lessons, and ensure pupils remain engaged and on task. Working with pupils aged 4–11 years old with a range of needs including ADHD, ASD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and behavioural challenges. You will help create a safe, structured, and positive learning atmosphere.
This school is committed to empowering pupils for a successful future, prioritising safeguarding and wellbeing at every level. If you share these values and want to be part of a team that truly transforms lives, this is the role for you.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working in SEN or PRU settings
- Strong understanding of SEMH and positive behaviour strategies
- English & Maths GCSE A*-C or equivalent
- Ability to manage classrooms and deliver pre-set work effectively
- Resilient, patient, and passionate about inclusive education
- Skilled in de-escalating challenging situations calmly and safely
Your Benefits
- Flexible working hours:
- Mon & Tue: 08:30 – 16:00
- Wed & Thu: 08:30 – 15:15
- Fri: 08:30 – 15:00
- Free CPD-accredited SEN training courses (10+ available)
- 12.07% holiday pay
- Career development opportunities
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and start shaping futures as a Cover Supervisor!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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