Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to work across secondary schools in St Helens. The role involves delivering lessons and providing support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). This position offers flexible working options, competitive rates, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in education and a proactive attitude towards student engagement.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working options

Personal consultant support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Confidence in managing classrooms and supporting students.
• Strong understanding of the secondary school curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across KS3 to KS5.
• Provide personalised support to students with SEN.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Uphold school policies and promote high standards.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

SEN support

Job description

Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Contract Type: Flexible / Full-Time / Part-Time

Are you an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking to take the next step in your career?
Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work across secondary schools in the St Helens area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about education and committed to supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

• Employment through Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading education recruitment agency.
• Your own personal consultant to guide you through the onboarding process and provide ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across KS3 to KS5, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher.
• Provide personalised support to students with SEN, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Uphold school policies and promote high standards of behaviour and engagement.

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role within an educational setting.
• Confidence in managing classrooms and supporting students across a range of subjects.
• Strong understanding of the secondary school curriculum.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to making a difference in students’ learning.

• Competitive daily rates.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Dedicated consultant support and career progression opportunities.

Interested?
Contact Rachael Hughes at or call 0151 271 0225 and ask direct.

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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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