SEN Cover Supervisor
Job description
We are currently recruiting a Cover Supervisor to work in a North Manchester SEN primary school.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading pre-planned lessons, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and supporting students with additional, behavioural and complex needs. The school’s objective is to provide all children with the opportunity to develop their abilities and character within a secure, inclusive, and encouraging setting.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with young people.
- Confidence in leading a classroom and delivering pre-prepared lesson content.
- Full availability during school hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm.
Preferred but Not Essential
- Experience leading Primary classes.
- Experience supporting students’ additional needs.
- A proactive, resilient, and calm approach
What We’re Looking For
We seek an individual who is confident, adaptable, and passionate about helping young people engage positively with their learning. The ideal candidate will be able to manage behaviour effectively, build rapport quickly, and deliver set lessons in a clear and engaging way—no QTS required.
How to Apply
If you believe you are a strong fit for this role, apply today with an up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch with suitable applicants.
Vetting Requirements
This role is subject to standard safeguarding checks, including:
- References covering the last two years of employment
- Safeguarding training
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, applications from outside the UK cannot be considered.
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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