SEN Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd in Southampton seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a specialist school roles. Start ASAP with long-term potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons during teacher absence and support students with ASC, SEMH needs and other learning difficulties.

The role emphasizes maintaining a calm, structured environment, promoting engagement, safeguarding, and strong communication with staff and learners throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• SEN experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the teacher's absence
• Support students with additional learning and behavioural needs
• Maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
• Encourage student engagement and participation
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour strategies where required
• Contribute to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all learners

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

SEN experience

Job description

Full-Time Cover Supervisor - Specialist School, Southampton

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term with the potential to become permanent

Salary: £100 - £130 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervisor to join a specialist school in Southampton, supporting students with additional needs. This is a full-time position, with the school looking to offer a permanent contract to the right candidate following a successful placement.

This role would suit individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and are looking to develop their experience within a specialist educational setting.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will support the delivery of learning across the school, supervising classes during teacher absence and assisting students with their educational and emotional development. You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to ensure pupils remain engaged, safe, and supported throughout the school day.

The school caters for students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SEMH needs, and associated learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the teacher's absence
• Support students with additional learning and behavioural needs
• Maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
• Encourage student engagement and participation
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour strategies where required
• Contribute to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all learners

About the School

This specialist school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for students with additional needs. The school is committed to helping every student reach their full potential through personalised support, high-quality teaching, and a strong focus on emotional wellbeing.

• Staff benefit from excellent support, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.

Person Specification

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous school or SEN experience is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage behaviour effectively
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs

What You Can Expect

• Full-time role within a supportive specialist school
• Competitive daily rate of £100-£120
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience
• Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must meet all relevant safeguarding requirements in accordance with safer recruitment practices