Impactful Cover Supervisor for Complex Needs

Bury; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare plan (Medicash)

Job summary

Elms Bank School is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to support classes in the absence of the lead teacher. You will work with Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex learning needs and promote positive behaviour and active participation.

This role offers opportunities to develop classroom leadership, work within Oak Learning Partnership, and contribute to high-quality teaching across the school.

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 and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and wider professionals.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, and contribute to planning.
• Maintain a positive, structured learning environment.
• Support behaviour management using Team Teach strategies.
• Contribute to wider school activities, including trips, meetings, and extended provision.

Skills

Experience with complex needs

Classroom leadership

Flexible approach

Strong communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Elms Bank School is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to support classes in the absence of the lead teacher. You will work with Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex learning needs and promote positive behaviour and active participation.

This role offers opportunities to develop classroom leadership, work within Oak Learning Partnership, and contribute to high-quality teaching across the school.