SEN Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Pension

Enhanced leave

Sick pay

24/7 GP access

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Refer-a-friend £1000 bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident SEN Cover Supervisor for a Caterham, Surrey school. You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver pre-set plans, and support students with SEN to advance academically and socially in a structured setting.

The role requires experience with SEN, strong behaviour management, safeguarding awareness, and a willingness to work closely with staff and the SENCO to monitor progress. Ongoing training and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• SEN experience working with children or young people.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom supervision.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and child protection awareness.
• Desirable: Level 2/3 TA or Cover Supervisor training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage classes in teacher absence.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and keep students on task.
• Provide individual and small group support for students with SEN.
• Support behaviour management following school policy.
• Encourage engagement and participation in learning.
• Assist communication, social interaction and independence skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCO to track student progress.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Patience

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C)

Level 2/3 TA or Cover Supervisor training

Job description

SEN Cover Supervisor

Location:Caterham, Surrey
Sector: SEN Support
Job Type: Full Time, Long term, short term roles available
Start Date: September Onwards

We are seeking a confident and compassionate SEN Cover Supervisor to join a special needs school in Caterham, Surrey supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

In this role, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning while supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development in a structured and nurturing environment.

• Supervise and manage classes in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task
• Provide individual and small group support to students with SEN
• Support behaviour management in line with school policies
• Encourage positive engagement and participation in learning
• Assist with communication, social interaction, and independence skills
• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to support student progress

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g. ASD, SEMH)
• Strong behaviour management and classroom supervision skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 TA or Cover Supervisor training) are desirable

• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave, and sick pay
• 24/7 GP access and health cash plan
• Wellbeing support, staff discounts, and financial perks
• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

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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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