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SEN Cover Supervisor - Specialist SEN School

Oldham | Teaching Personnel

Are you an experienced education professional looking for an opportunity to lead learning and support pupils with additional needs in a specialist setting?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming all-through SEN school in Oldham to recruit a dedicated SEN Cover Supervisor. This role involves supporting pupils across both primary and secondary phases, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment where every student can succeed.

The Opportunity

As an SEN Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You'll confidently lead classes using pre-prepared lesson plans, support students with a wide range of needs, and help ensure each school day runs smoothly.

The school supports pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning needs, making this an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education.

Your Responsibilities

✅ Lead lessons across various subjects using pre-set work provided by teaching staff
✅ Create a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes engagement
✅ Support pupils to access learning activities and achieve lesson objectives
✅ Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation techniques when required
✅ Build positive relationships with students and encourage confidence and independence
✅ Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure individual needs are met
✅ Provide feedback on pupil engagement and progress following lessons
✅ Maintain high standards of safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion at all times

Ideal Candidate

✔ Previous experience working within a school or education setting
✔ Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs
✔ Background as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or similar role
✔ Comfortable leading groups and managing classroom behaviour independently
✔ Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to supporting learners
✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills
✔ Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education

What You Can Expect

Competitive weekly PAYE pay
Free CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
Full-time, long-term opportunity within a specialist school setting
⭐ Valuable experience working with pupils across a broad range of SEN needs
Potential pathways into teaching, pastoral support, or wider SEN education roles

Apply Today

If you're confident managing a classroom and passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through Teaching Personnel and begin making a meaningful difference within a specialist SEN school in Oldham.

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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.
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