About the Role

We are seeking a committed and resilient Cover Supervisor to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across primary and secondary school settings. This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain engaged in learning while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities in the absence of teaching staff
Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
Promote positive behaviour and de-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and support services
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and abilities
Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, and inclusion policies at all times

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs (essential)
Confident managing classroom behaviour in a supportive and consistent manner
Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
Relevant qualifications or training (e.g. education, psychology, youth work) desirable but not essential

What We Offer

The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
Ongoing training and professional development
Support from experienced education and SEN professionals
Flexible working opportunities
Competitive rates of pay

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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