Cover Supervisor - SEN

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a resilient Cover Supervisor to join their welcoming SEN school in Oldham. This role offers the opportunity to support students with special educational needs and moderate behavioral challenges, primarily in lower-level GCSE lessons. You will supervise classes, manage behavior, and work collaboratively with teaching staff to create a positive learning environment. The position promises competitive pay, dedicated support, and the chance to make a real impact within a caring school community. If you have a passion for education and supporting young people, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Dedicated support from a consultant

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in SEN or alternative education settings.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour positively.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pre-prepared lessons across various subjects.
• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Adaptability

Support for SEN Students

Education

Experience in Education

Job description

We are currently seeking a resilient and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work at a welcoming SEN school in Oldham. This role will involve supervising classes and delivering pre-set work, primarily supporting students with special educational needs and moderate behavioural challenges, across lower-level GCSE lessons.

Role Details:

• Position: Cover Supervisor

• Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

• Start Date: ASAP

• Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (potential for permanent placement)

• Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects, mainly supporting lower-level GCSE students.

• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive, inclusive learning environment.

• Supporting students with a range of needs, including communication difficulties, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, and mild behavioural challenges.

• Working collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to provide consistency and stability for students.

• Maintaining accurate records of student participation, engagement, and any behavioural incidents.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people, preferably in a SEN, mainstream, or alternative education setting.

• Ability to manage behaviour positively and calmly.

• Flexibility to cover a range of subjects at lower GCSE entry levels.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• A genuine passion for supporting the development of young people with additional needs.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate and weekly pay.

• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.

• Opportunities for further training and professional development.

• The chance to make a real impact within a caring, supportive SEN school community

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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