SEN Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a confident, reliable Cover Supervisor to join a specialist secondary school in Milton Keynes from September 2026. You will supervise classes across a range of subjects, delivering pre-prepared lesson work and supporting students with their learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience with secondary-aged students and a calm, consistent approach to behaviour, with a genuine interest in supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Experience in SEN/SEMH settings is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to deliver pre-prepared lesson work and support learning.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary-aged classes across different subjects.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson work and supporting students with their learning.
• Managing behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Building positive relationships with students.
• Following school routines, policies and individual support strategies.
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and positive classroom environment.
• Working closely with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Patient

Approachable

Confident

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Cover Supervisor - SEN & SEMH School

Location: Milton Keynes Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, long-term Age Group: Secondary

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a confident, reliable and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a specialist secondary school in Milton Keynes from September 2026.

The school supports secondary-aged students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting provides a structured and supportive environment where positive relationships, consistency and individualised support are key to helping students engage with education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged and supported when their usual teacher is unavailable. You will be provided with lesson plans and resources, with your role focused on maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting students to complete their work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising secondary-aged classes across different subjects.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson work and supporting students with their learning.
• Managing behaviour calmly and consistently.
• Building positive relationships with students.
• Supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Working closely with teachers and support staff.
• Following school routines, policies and individual support strategies.
• Helping to maintain a safe, structured and positive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is patient, approachable and confident when working with young people. Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or within an SEN/SEMH setting would be beneficial, but is not essential.

You should have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Confidence managing a classroom independently.
• A calm and consistent approach to behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs.

Why Work Through Tradewind?

You will have a dedicated consultant, Alana, supporting you throughout your placement, alongside access to 2,500+ free CPD courses through the National College and ongoing opportunities across SEN, SEMH and AP settings.