SEN Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a specialist secondary school in Milton Keynes from September 2026. You will supervise classes across a range of subjects, following prepared lesson plans while supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs.

The role focuses on maintaining a positive learning environment, building relationships with students, and working closely with teachers and support staff to ensure routines and policies are followed.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• 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

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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.