Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a primary school in Wednesbury. In this role, you will supervise the class during the absence of teachers and deliver pre-prepared lessons. Key qualifications include experience in supporting children with special educational needs and a degree in education. The position offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for formal qualifications and career progression. Commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE Paid weekly

Funded formal qualification

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS or be registered on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a whole class during teachers' absence.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and manage classroom behavior.
• Provide feedback on lesson outcomes and pupil engagement.

Skills

Supporting children with SEND

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Empathetic approach

Education

Degree in education or equivalent qualification

Job description

Role: Cover supervisor

Rate of pay: £500- £650 P/W

Location: Wednesbury

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor you will play a key part in supporting children with a variety of additional needs, ensuring they can access learning and reach their full potential. You will be supervising a whole class, in a primary setting during PPA time and teachers absence. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning activities and managing classroom behaviour in line withe school policy. As a Cover Supervisor, you will also support pupils to remain on task and provide feedback to staff on lesson outcomes and pupil engagement. There is no planning involved with this role.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential
• Degree in education or equivalent qualification
• A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
• Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)

Benefits of working with Connex

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE Paid weekly
• Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

Are you interested?

If you are interested in applying for this role based in Wednesbury, please apply or send your CV to (url removed)

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.