SEN Cover Supervisor: Diverse SEND Classrooms (Rochdale)

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated education consultant

Routes into teaching in SEN

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a versatile and confident Cover Supervisor for a specialist SEN school in Rochdale. You will deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher while maintaining a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.

This role requires flexibility across age groups and abilities, with experience in SEND or related settings. It offers full-time hours, term-time schedule and a pathway into teaching within a specialist provision.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Confidence leading groups and managing classrooms.
• Experience within SEND, education, youth work or care settings.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Adaptable and resilient approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom cover across different specialist provisions.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and activities.
• Support pupils with autism, complex SEND and learning difficulties.
• Manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and support staff.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Maintain accurate handover notes for teaching staff.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Skills

Classroom management

SEND experience

Communication

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a versatile and confident Cover Supervisor for a specialist SEN school in Rochdale. You will deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher while maintaining a positive, safe and engaging learning environment.

This role requires flexibility across age groups and abilities, with experience in SEND or related settings. It offers full-time hours, term-time schedule and a pathway into teaching within a specialist provision.