Cover Supervisor - SEND School

Milk Education; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Fast-track compliance

Flexible days and hours

3,000+ Google/Facebook reviews

Milk Education CPD access

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor in Woking, Surrey, to support pupils academically and personally from September. This role is ideal for graduates seeking school-based experience and involves supervising classes, following lesson plans, and managing behaviour in line with school policies.

You will work to motivate students, build positive relationships, and assist with wider school duties while enjoying flexible days and a supportive consultant from Milk Education.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people is valuable.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships.
• Able to motivate and engage pupils in learning.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and keep pupils engaged.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and support pupils with activities.
• Maintain behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students across a range of subjects.
• Encourage positive attitudes to learning and focus.
• Support academic progress and confidence of students.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with wider school activities and duties as needed.

Education

Graduates welcome

Job description

A welcoming SEND school in Woking, Surrey is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting pupils academically and personally.

The Role

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and support pupils in completing classroom activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policies.
• Provide support and guidance to students across a range of subjects.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and help pupils stay focused.
• Support students with their academic progress and confidence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with wider school activities, routines, and duties where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Confident managing a classroom environment.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Able to motivate and engage pupils in their learning.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Passionate about supporting young people’s education and development.
• Graduates looking to gain school-based experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Milk Education? Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, offering exclusive discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
• Follow your career progress with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules.
• School Preparation Pack – helping you feel ready for your school placements.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Partnership with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity, providing inspiring school speakers who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• Located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices.
• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.