Dynamic Cover Supervisor for Complex Needs | Lead Learning

Elms Bank; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD

Health insurance

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elms Bank School invites applications for a Cover Supervisor to support learning during teacher absences. You’ll deliver prepared lessons, adapt activities, and assist pupils with diverse needs, promoting independence and engagement in class.

You will work alongside Teaching Assistants in a supportive environment, providing feedback, monitoring progress, and contributing to planning while maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with additional or complex needs.
• Confident leading learning in a classroom setting.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to respond to changing situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and adapt lessons for individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
• Support pupils with complex needs using specialist strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, and contribute to planning.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Support behaviour management using Team Teach strategies.

Skills

Pupil support

Classroom leadership

Adaptability

Communication & teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Elms Bank School invites applications for a Cover Supervisor to support learning during teacher absences. You’ll deliver prepared lessons, adapt activities, and assist pupils with diverse needs, promoting independence and engagement in class.

You will work alongside Teaching Assistants in a supportive environment, providing feedback, monitoring progress, and contributing to planning while maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.