SEND Cover Supervisor - Challenging Behaviour

Protocol Education Ltd; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

Access to free online CPD and training

Ongoing support from a consultant

Referral rewards

Job summary

An educational support organization in Kirkby-in-Ashfield seeks a SEND Cover Supervisor to support pupils with challenging behaviour. This role involves supervising classes, managing behaviour effectively, and building positive relationships with students. Ideal candidates should have experience working with SEND and a calm, resilient approach. Opportunities for training and ongoing support are provided, with flexible Full-time or Part-time contracts, allowing for a tailored work experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing challenging behaviour confidently.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Flexibility to adapt to different classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Follow lesson plans and engage pupils.

Skills

Experience working with SEND and challenging behaviour

Confidence leading a classroom

Strong communication skills

Calm and resilient approach

Education

Education, youth work, care, or alternative provision experience

Job description

SEND Cover Supervisor – Challenging Behaviour
Location: Kirkby in Ashfield
Contract: Full-time or Part-time, flexibility to suit you
Pay: Dependent on experience (PAYE, no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you the calm in the storm, the steady presence that helps pupils reset, refocus, and feel safe?

We’re working with one of our brilliant partner schools in Kirkby in Ashfield to find a confident and compassionate SEND Cover Supervisor who can step in, lead the room, and support pupils with challenging behaviour to get the most from their day.

This role is ideal for someone who understands behaviour as communication and knows that consistency, patience, and clear boundaries make all the difference. If you’ve worked with pupils with SEMH, autism, trauma backgrounds, or complex needs, you’ll feel right at home here.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising classes and supporting learning during teacher absence
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and confidently
• Following set work and keeping pupils engaged and supported
• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel understood and safe
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, and pastoral teams

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with SEND and challenging behaviour
• Confidence leading a classroom and managing behaviour positively
• A calm, resilient, and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills and a real team mindset
• Education, youth work, care, or alternative provision experience is a big plus

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies, no faff
• Access to our free online CPD and SEND-focused training
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely gets SEND
• Opportunities across Kirkby in Ashfield
• Referral rewards when you recommend brilliant people like you

At Protocol Education, safeguarding comes first. All applicants will go through a thorough vetting process, including enhanced DBS checks and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Interested? Apply today or get in touch by email [e-mail] for a friendly, no-pressure chat about the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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