SEND Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Limefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a SEND Cover Supervisor to work in a specialist school setting in Bury, Manchester. The role involves delivering pre-set work across subjects, maintaining a calm and inclusive learning environment, and supporting learners with EHCPs.

You will work with SEN teachers and support staff, require SEND experience, and an HLTA qualification is preferred. The position is full-time or part-time with a daily rate (£130-£180) depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working in SEND or specialist school settings.
• HLTA qualification preferred and prioritised.
• Confidence in managing a classroom and supporting students with EHCPs.
• A calm, adaptable approach with strong behaviour management skills.
• An understanding of supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, or physical disabilities.
• A passion for inclusive education and promoting student independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Work closely with SEN teachers and support staff to ensure learners feel safe, engaged, and understood.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Calm and adaptable

Understanding autism

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEND Cover Supervisor

Area: Bury, Manchester

Start Date: Monday 14th September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time

Salary: Competitive £130-£180 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

We’re working with brilliant specialist schools that support students of all ages with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and ADHD.

About the role:

This role involves delivering pre-set work across a range of subjects, maintaining a calm and inclusive learning environment, and managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies. You’ll work closely with SEN teachers and support staff to ensure learners feel safe, engaged, and understood.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working in SEND or specialist school settings
• HLTA qualification preferred and prioritised
• Confidence in managing a classroom and supporting students with EHCPs
• A calm, adaptable approach with strong behaviour management skills
• An understanding of supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, or physical disabilities
• A passion for inclusive education and promoting student independence

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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