Cover Supervisor (SEND)

Vision for Education Ltd; Stockley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting a Cover Supervisor / HLTA for a specialist SEN school in West Drayton, West London. You will lead lessons, deliver pre-planned work and support pupils with autism and complex needs when the teacher is absent. Immediate start and Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant or recognised HLTA qualification. The role offers excellent PAYE daily rates (£110–£130), weekly pay, CPD and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant or HLTA qualification.
• Experience in a school, preferably SEN.
• Ability to lead a class and deliver pre-planned lessons in teacher's absence.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and complex learning needs.
• Strong classroom management and ability to engage learners.
• Available to start immediately and commit to Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons and manage classroom in teacher's absence.
• Deliver pre-planned work and adapt activities as needed.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Lead a class

Engage learners

SEN experience

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or HLTA

Job description

Cover Supervisor/Higher Level Teaching Assistant

West Drayton, West London

£ 110- £130 per day. Paid weekly (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) PAYE and weekly pay.

Start date: October 2026

Hours: 08:30-15:30 (Monday to Friday)

The School and Role

A well-established specialist SEN school in Hillingdon, West London, is looking for an experienced Cover Supervisor / Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join their team for an immediate start.

The school is one of the largest specialist provisions in the borough, supporting over 300 pupils with a range of additional needs, including moderate to severe and complex learning difficulties, autism, sensory processing difficulties, and associated speech, language and communication needs.

Working primarily with secondary-aged pupils, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity in the classroom, supporting learning and ensuring pupils receive the guidance and structure they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will be confident leading lessons and managing a classroom in the teacher's absence, delivering pre-planned work, adapting activities where needed and supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in SEN who is confident taking the lead in the classroom and wants to make a real difference to young people's lives.

Please note: Candidates must be available to start immediately and hold either a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a recognised HLTA qualification.

Requirements

The ideal Cover Supervisor / HLTA will:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a recognised HLTA qualification.
• Have experience working within a school, ideally in a specialist SEN setting.
• Be confident leading a class and delivering pre-planned lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Have experience supporting pupils with autism, complex learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Be confident adapting learning activities to suit pupils' individual needs and abilities.
• Have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Be patient, nurturing, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Be available to start immediately and commit to working Monday to Friday.

What we offer

As a Cover Supervisor and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.