SEN Cover Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support learning in schools around Bedford. This role is perfect for those with teaching assistant experience, youth leadership, or coaching backgrounds. You will step into classrooms to deliver preplanned lessons, ensuring students continue their educational journey. The position offers flexibility, allowing you to work on short notice and gain valuable experience in various educational settings. If you're passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference in young people's lives, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free Child Protection Training

Flexible Work Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant, youth support worker, or sports coach.
• Ability to cover a range of subjects and adapt to new environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in the absence of full-time staff and support student learning.
• Manage classroom behavior in line with school policies.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Behaviour Management Techniques

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

Teaching Personnel are currently looking for Cover Supervisors that are keen to work across multiple schools in and around the Bedford area. As a cover supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out lessons in the absence of full-time staff and ensure that children still receive high level learning to achieve their goals.

This is an ideal role for those who are a very experienced teaching assistant, a youth support worker/leader or a sports coach as these leadership skills really come into play.

The successful applicant will be:

• Confident and enthusiastic
• Have a passion for teaching and supporting young people
• Ability to slot into new environments with ease
• Experience within relevant fields (coaching, tutoring, lecturing etc)
• Comfortable covering a range of subjects using preplanned work
• Be prepared to work on short notice
• Confident using a range of behaviour management techniques to fit in line with schools’ policies

You will be expected to deliver the work set by the permanent member of staff for each lesson.

If you are looking to become a teacher in the future and want to network in a variety of schools or enjoy supporting young people and want to do this in a classroom, then we can provide you with regular daily/long-term work. Whether you are looking for flexible work or something a bit more long-term, we would love to hear from you. Working on a supply basis will require you to ideally have your own form of transport/access to good public transport links.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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