SEN Cover Supervisor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a SEN Cover Supervisor in Barnsley to ensure effective classroom management and provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs. The role includes overseeing classes, adapting learning tasks, and maintaining engagement. Candidates must have experience in educational support, strong communication skills, and an understanding of safeguarding practices. This position offers a salary of £460 – £600 per week, depending on experience, with a start date in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a SEN Cover Supervisor or in an educational support role.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lessons to ensure continuity of learning.
• Support pupils with additional needs to engage in planned activities.
• Maintain classroom behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Assist teachers with lesson plans and feedback on pupil engagement.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Patience

Adaptability

Empathy

Job description

Job Title: SEN (Special Educational Needs) Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley (S70, S71)
Pay rate: £460 –£600 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract type – Supply Contract

Are you organised, patient, and confident in maintaining a positive learning environment for pupils with additional needs?

GSL Education are welcoming applications for a SEN Cover Supervisor (SEN CS) to work across Barnsley’s S70 and Barnsley’s S71 areas, ensuring effective classroom management and tailored support for pupils.

As a SEN (Special Educational Needs) Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes, support pupils with learning tasks, and maintain structure and engagement throughout the school day. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring pupils feel supported and included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise pupils during lessons and ensure continuity of learning.
• Support pupils with additional needs to engage with pre-planned activities.
• Maintain classroom behaviour and a safe learning environment.
• Assist teachers by implementing lesson plans and providing feedback on pupil engagement.
• Monitor pupil progress and communicate observations to teaching staff.

Requirements:

• Experience working as a SEN Cover Supervisor or in a similar educational support role.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Patience, adaptability, and empathy for pupils with additional needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and inclusive education practices.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Committed to supporting pupils with additional needs? This SEN Cover Supervisor (SEN CS) role offers the chance to ensure lessons run smoothly while making a positive impact on learning.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Cover Supervisor role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at [e-mail] for more information.