SEN Cover Supervisor: Lead Inclusive Classrooms in Leeds

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education is actively recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work within specialist provisions across Leeds. The role focuses on delivering pre-planned lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting pupils with SEN in a busy school environment.

You will gain experience across various subjects and year groups, building relationships with students and staff while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning space. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous Cover Supervisor experience is essential.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Confidence leading groups of students independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, resilient, and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people’s development and education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged in learning.
• Support pupils with SEN, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
• Adapt your approach to meet individual student needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.
• Gain experience across a variety of subjects and year groups.

Skills

Cover Supervisor experience

SEN support experience

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Calm professional approach

Passion for youth development

Job description

New Directions Education is actively recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work within specialist provisions across Leeds. The role focuses on delivering pre-planned lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting pupils with SEN in a busy school environment.

You will gain experience across various subjects and year groups, building relationships with students and staff while maintaining a safe and inclusive learning space. DBS checks are required.