SEN Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a SEN Secondary School in Rochdale. This full-time role involves managing classrooms and supporting students with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD. Ideal candidates will possess previous teaching or HLTA experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD and training

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Ability to cover multiple subjects confidently.
• Experience working in schools, ideally with SEN pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students with SEN to access learning effectively.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress.
• Adapt activities where necessary to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and SENCO.

Skills

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Cover Supervisor – SEN Secondary School (General Cover)

Location: Rochdale
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Full-time

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new challenge where no two days are the same. Teaching Personnel is seeking a Cover Supervisor to work in a supportive SEN Secondary School in Rochdale. This role involves delivering general cover across a variety of subjects, ensuring continuity of learning for students. The students you will be supporting have a range of additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory processing difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication needs, challenging behaviour and learning disabilities.

About the Role

You will supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain engaged and supported. The school caters for pupils with a range of SEN, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects.
2. Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
3. Support students with SEN to access learning effectively.
4. Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
5. Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress.
6. Adapt activities where necessary to meet individual needs.
7. Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and SENCO.

Ideal for Candidates With

• HLTA experience, previous Teaching Assistant roles, or teaching experience.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach to supporting diverse learners.

Requirements

• Ability to cover multiple subjects confidently.
• Experience working in schools, ideally with SEN pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates based on experience.
• Access to CPD and training through Teaching Personnel.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in education.

Apply today and join a team dedicated to supporting every learner.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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