SEN Cover Supervisor

senploy; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Cover Supervisor in Oldham to support students with Autism. You will supervise classes, deliver lessons, and implement behavioral strategies, helping students thrive in a structured environment. The role offers a competitive daily rate, a long-term placement, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Ongoing training and CPD

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with Autism (ASD) or within a specialist or SEND setting.
• Ability to lead learning in the absence of a teacher.
• Understanding of EHCPs and autism-friendly teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support classes in the Autism Unit.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across subjects.
• Implement behavior management and sensory regulation strategies.

Skills

Experience with students with Autism

Classroom management skills

Empathetic approach

Education

Degree or Cover Supervisor qualification

Job description

SEN Cover Supervisor - Autism Resource Unit (Oldham)

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Start Date: After October half term

Salary: £100 - £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Are you a confident and compassionate SEN professional looking for a rewarding role supporting young people with Autism (ASC)? We are working with a specialist provision in Oldham that caters for students aged 11 to 19 years, and we're seeking a Cover Supervisor to provide high‑quality classroom support and supervision within their Autism Resource Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting students with complex needs, helping them access learning in a structured, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support classes within the Autism Unit in the absence of the class teacher
• Deliver pre‑planned lessons and activities across a range of subjects, ensuring that learning continues effectively
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, Therapists, and SENDCo to maintain consistency and structure for each learner
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation, adapting approaches to individual needs
• Implement positive behaviour management and sensory regulation strategies in line with the school's policies
• Create a calm, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages participation and independence

About You

• Experience working with students with Autism (ASD) or within a specialist or SEND setting (essential)
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to lead learning in the absence of a teacher
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to build trust and rapport with young people
• Good understanding of EHCPs, differentiated learning, and autism‑friendly teaching practices
• Team Teach training or other de‑escalation/behaviour management certification is desirable
• A degree, HLTA, or Cover Supervisor qualification is advantageous, though experienced SEN practitioners are also encouraged to apply

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications
• A long‑term placement with opportunities for progression and CPD
• Ongoing SEN and behaviour management training
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a specialist provision that values inclusion, structure, and care

If you're an experienced SEN practitioner or Cover Supervisor who thrives in a calm, structured environment and enjoys supporting young people with Autism, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via Senploy