Cover Supervisor SEN

Oldham | Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced education professional with the confidence to lead a classroom and a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs? Teaching Personnel is looking for a committed SEN Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and supportive specialist secondary school in Oldham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school-based experience who wants to make a meaningful impact while developing their skills within a specialist SEN environment.

The Role

As an SEN Cover Supervisor, you will oversee lessons during teacher absences, delivering pre-planned learning activities and ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout the school day.

You will work with secondary-aged pupils who have a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties, helping to create a structured, positive, and inclusive learning atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Deliver pre-prepared lessons and supervise classes across a variety of subjects

✅ Support students with a range of SEN needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties

✅ Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies

✅ Foster a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment

✅ Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques when required

✅ Encourage participation, confidence, and engagement in learning

✅ Complete registers and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

✅ Liaise with teaching staff and provide feedback on lesson progress

✅ Provide additional support to individual students and small groups where needed

What We're Looking For

✔ Previous experience working within a school or educational setting

✔ Experience supporting secondary-aged pupils, ideally in an SEN environment

✔ Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or similar role

✔ Confidence managing a classroom independently

✔ Understanding of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties

✔ Strong communication, resilience, and adaptability

✔ A professional approach with a sound understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

What Teaching Personnel Offers

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant

Long-term, full-time opportunities within specialist school settings

Apply Today

If you're looking to take the next step in your education career and have the skills to lead a classroom while supporting young people with SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with Teaching Personnel and help make a lasting difference in the lives of students at a specialist secondary school in Oldham this September.