SEND Cover Supervisor

Overview

In this role you will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and support pupils with SEND, delivering pre-set activities and adapting support to individual needs. You work within a caring, inclusive school that prioritises wellbeing and positive relationships, contributing to confident, independent learning. You will model calm, encouraging behavior and help create a safe, engaging environment across the school. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in pupils’ lives while developing in a supportive, collaborative setting.

Pay / Benefits

• On-site parking
• In-house and nationally accredited CPD and training opportunities
• Supportive school environment focused on staff wellbeing
• Birthday day off

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and keep pupils engaged
• Deliver pre-set learning activities while adapting support for individual SEND needs
• Build positive relationships to foster confidence, participation and independence
• Promote a calm, safe, inclusive learning environment using positive behaviour support
• Act as a consistent, encouraging role model across the school

Key requirements

• Strong communication, behaviour management, and relationship-building skills are essential
• Experience in education, SEND, care, youth work or related settings is desirable but not essential

• Compassionate and patient
• Resilient and enthusiastic
• Ability to motivate and engage pupils with diverse needs
• Ability to deliver set learning activities and adapt support for SEND needs
• Positive behaviour support strategies
• Classroom supervision and pupil engagement techniques

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