Cover Supervisor in Dunstable)

Academics; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An SEN Specialist School in Dunstable seeks a confident Cover Supervisor to join their team. This full-time role offers £120 - £140 per day and involves delivering lessons and supporting students with additional needs. Ideal candidates have experience in SEN or youth work, enjoy engaging learners through practical activities, and can manage behaviour positively. This is a rewarding position where you can make a meaningful impact on young peoples' lives within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Welcoming environment

Excellent training

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or within a school setting.
• Strong interest in SEN, mental health, and behaviour support.
• Adaptable, confident, and committed to making a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in a structured environment.
• Maintain engagement through encouragement and positive support.
• Promote emotional regulation and support students with diverse needs.

Skills

Experience in SEN

Behaviour management

Engaging learners through sports

Calm under pressure

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN or SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for a role that offers flexibility, consistency, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? A fantastic SEN Specialist School in Dunstable is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their dedicated team.

Cover Supervisor - SEN Specialist School | Dunstable

Location: Dunstable

Salary: £120 - £140 per day

Start Date: Immediate

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only

Sector: Education and Training

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people with additional needs and is ready to step up into a responsible, rewarding role within the education sector.

As a Cover Supervisor in this SEN Specialist School, you will deliver pre-prepared lessons, maintain a calm and structured learning environment, and help students stay engaged through encouragement, consistency, and positive behaviour support. Many pupils benefit from activity-based learning, making this an ideal role for someone with an interest in physical activity, sports, outdoor learning, or practical education.

You will work with students with a range of needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges, autism, and learning difficulties. Your ability to build relationships, stay calm under pressure, and promote emotional regulation will be key to success.

This Cover Supervisor role in Dunstable is perfect for individuals who:

• Have experience in SEN, SEMH, youth work, sports coaching, or behaviour support
• Are confident managing behaviour in a positive, restorative manner
• Enjoy working with young people who thrive with structure and encouragement
• Have a passion for using sport, activity, or hands‑on learning to engage pupils

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team who value wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth within the education and training sector.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people or within a school, coaching, or pastoral setting
• A strong interest in SEN, mental health, and behaviour support
• Adaptable, confident, and committed to making a real difference within the Dunstable SEN community
• Passionate about motivating learners through sport, activity, or creative approaches

Why Join This SEN Specialist School?

• Competitive pay: £120 - £140 per day
• A welcoming, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities
• Excellent training and development within the education and training sector
• Opportunities to progress into higher-level teaching, pastoral, or specialist support roles

If you’re ready for a rewarding challenge and want to make a genuine impact on the lives of young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your education career as a Cover Supervisor in this outstanding SEN Specialist School.