Ad-hoc Cover Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a caring Cover Supervisor to join a specialist provision in Ringwood. This role offers the chance to support primary-aged pupils with complex special educational needs in a nurturing environment. You'll work closely with skilled staff to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote communication and independence. This position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives, providing a fulfilling experience in a supportive setting. Join a community that values your contribution and helps you grow in your educational career.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to specialist training

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Community support

Qualifications

• Calm and patient individual passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience in SEN settings is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support in the classroom when staff are absent, ensuring consistency.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences and encourage independence.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Experience in SEN settings

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

A Rewarding Role in a Truly Special Learning Environment

An exciting opportunity has opened for a caring and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a specialist provision in Ringwood on a flexible, ad-hoc basis.

Supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of complex special educational needs, this role offers variety, purpose, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the lives of children who benefit from tailored, therapeutic support.

An Environment That Nurtures Growth

Set within beautiful, tranquil grounds, this school creates a calming space where children with profound and severe learning difficulties can feel secure and understood.

With a curriculum built around individual needs and a strong focus on personal development, the setting is known for its compassionate approach and deep commitment to each learner’s progress and wellbeing.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be called upon to support in the classroom when staff are absent, ensuring consistency and structure throughout the day.
2. Working closely with skilled teaching and support staff, you’ll help facilitate engaging, hands-on learning experiences and encourage communication and independence.
3. The role is both varied and fulfilling, offering new challenges and achievements every day.

Who This Role Suits

This position would suit someone who is calm, patient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs. Whether you're experienced in SEN settings or looking to explore a new career path in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a highly supportive environment.

The Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel

By joining Teaching Personnel, you’ll enjoy a range of professional benefits, including flexible working options, weekly pay through PAYE, access to specialist training, and personalised support from a dedicated consultant. You’ll also become part of a wider community that values your contribution and helps you grow in your role.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you’re ready for a flexible, meaningful position where your presence makes a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey in a setting that truly values every member of the team.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.