SEN Cover Supervisor — Inspire & Support Learners

Prospero Teaching Birmingham; Shirley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work within specialist SEN schools and provisions across the Solihull area on long-term placements. You will supervise classes, deliver planned lessons, and support pupils with diverse needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and more.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, strong classroom management, effective communication, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Online Update Service, or willing to apply for one.
• Provide two professional child-related references covering at least the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain engaged in learning.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, and Communication & Interaction Needs.
• Manage behaviour effectively, following the school's policies and procedures.
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of pupils and encourage participation.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Record and report on student engagement, behaviour, and progress where required.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Safeguarding

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work within specialist SEN schools and provisions across the Solihull area on long-term placements. You will supervise classes, deliver planned lessons, and support pupils with diverse needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and more.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, strong classroom management, effective communication, and a commitment to safeguarding.