Cover Supervisor - Specialist SEN School

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support pupils with a range of SEN needs in a specialist school in the Shirebrook/Mansfield area. The role offers a daily rate of 95–130 GBP and is arranged as full-time, term-time hours.

You will supervise classes, deliver pre-planned activities, support emotional regulation and behaviour, and work with teachers to maintain continuity of learning for pupils with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or youth work is essential.
• Ability to adapt approach for pupils with SEN and diverse needs.
• Strong behaviour management and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-planned learning activities.
• Keep pupils engaged, motivated and focused on learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual learning and communication needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and day-to-day challenges.
• Work with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Skills

Education experience

Youth work

Sports coaching

Mentoring

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Specialist SEN School

Location: Shirebrook, Mansfield
Pay: 95- 130 per day
Contract: Full-time preferred Term-time

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a confident, enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work within a specialist school supporting children and young people with a range of complex special educational needs and disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, building positive relationships and keeping pupils engaged in learning. Former sports coaches are particularly encouraged to apply, as skills in communication, behaviour management, teamwork and motivating young people can transfer exceptionally well into this role.

The Role - Cover Supervisor

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes and delivering pre-planned learning activities.
• Keeping pupils engaged, motivated and focused on their learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a supportive classroom environment.
• Adapting your approach to meet pupils' individual learning and communication needs.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and day-to-day challenges.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in candidates with experience in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or other roles involving young people.

Former sports coaches could be particularly well suited to this position, bringing confidence, leadership, clear communication and the ability to motivate individuals with different needs.

You should be patient, resilient, proactive and comfortable adapting to a specialist SEN environment. Previous SEN experience is beneficial but transferable skills and the right attitude are equally important.

Full-time availability is strongly preferred, helping provide consistency for pupils and the wider school team.

Pay - 95- 130 Per Day

Your daily rate will depend on relevant experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. Candidates with strong transferable skills, relevant experience and full-time availability may be considered for the higher end of the scale, subject to the school's available budget.