SEN Cover Teacher

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd are seeking an SEN Cover Teacher to support pupils with diverse needs across SEN, mainstream or alternative settings in the Huddersfield area.

You will deliver lessons when teachers are absent, adapt activities to individual needs, and work with SEN staff to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment while building positive pupil relationships.

Qualifications

• QTS is desirable, though experienced unqualified teachers may be considered.
• Experience teaching or supporting children and young people in SEN, mainstream or alternative settings.
• Experience with autism, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach to changing situations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills within a school team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and high-quality educational experiences.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons and learning activities in the absence of the regular class teacher.
• Support pupils with SEND across a range of needs and year groups.
• Follow lesson plans and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Establish positive relationships and create a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Differentiate activities and provide 1:1 or small-group support as needed.
• Work with Teaching Assistants, SEN staff and SENCO to ensure consistent support.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and maintain safeguarding and welfare standards.
• Complete classroom records and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Communication

Organisational skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) desirable

Job description

Title: SEN Cover Teacher

About the Role

Support pupils with special educational needs to access high-quality learning, develop confidence and achieve their full potential. As an SEN Cover Teacher, you will provide effective teaching and classroom support across a range of subjects and year groups, ensuring pupils continue to receive a consistent and engaging education in the absence of their usual teacher. The role will involve working closely with teaching staff, the SENCO, support staff and pastoral teams to deliver planned lessons and activities, adapt learning to meet individual needs and maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment. You may work across specialist SEN schools, alternative provisions or mainstream schools with SEND provisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons and learning activities in the absence of the regular class teacher.
• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, communication and interaction difficulties, learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Follow lesson plans and school schemes of work while adapting activities and resources to meet individual pupils' needs.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Use appropriate classroom management strategies to promote positive behaviour, engagement and learning.
• Provide appropriate 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional assistance during lessons.
• Differentiate learning activities and provide appropriate levels of challenge and support.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SEN staff, the SENCO and wider school teams to ensure pupils receive consistent support.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and individual support plans by implementing appropriate strategies and reasonable adjustments.
• Monitor pupils' engagement, behaviour, progress and well-being, providing clear feedback to relevant teaching staff.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions, break times, lunch and other aspects of the school day where required.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, communication skills and positive attitudes towards learning.
• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviour and emotional needs, following school policies and individual behaviour support plans.
• Maintain a positive and professional classroom environment, ensuring school expectations and routines are consistently followed.
• Complete appropriate classroom records and provide feedback following lessons where required.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety and professional conduct.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and other school staff.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, equality and high expectations for all pupils.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is desirable, although experienced unqualified teachers, instructors and suitable education professionals may also be considered depending on the role.
• Previous experience teaching or supporting children and young people within an SEN, mainstream or alternate provision setting.
• Experience working with pupils with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or learning difficulties is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with pupils.
• The ability to adapt teaching and learning approaches to meet a range of individual needs.
• A calm, patient and flexible approach with the ability to respond effectively to changing situations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and providing high-quality educational experiences for all pupils.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this.)

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore - [e-mail]

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'