Cover supervisor

Role: Cover Supervisor

Location: SK14, Tameside
Pay: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Monday to Friday

Cover Supervisor - SEND School - Immediate Start

Reeson Education are recruiting for an experienced and confident Cover Supervisor to join a fantastic specialist SEND school in the SK14 area. This is a full-time, long-term Cover Supervisor opportunity starting as soon as possible, supporting pupils across KS2 and KS3 within a highly supportive and well-resourced specialist setting.

This rewarding Cover Supervisor role will involve delivering pre-planned lessons, covering classes, supporting teaching and learning, and helping pupils with a range of additional needs achieve their full potential. Class sizes are intentionally small, allowing the successful Cover Supervisor to build meaningful relationships with pupils and provide highly personalised support.

The school supports children with a variety of special educational needs, including ASD, communication needs, learning difficulties, sensory needs and associated additional needs. They are looking for a calm, adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor who is passionate about inclusive education and enjoys helping pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.

Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS2 and KS3 when required.
• Confidently cover classes within a specialist SEND environment.
• Support pupils with a range of additional needs to access learning successfully.
• Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs and abilities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils through consistency, encouragement and patience.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and independence.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment at all times.
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute positively to the wider school community.

Cover Supervisor Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom-based role.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is highly desirable.
• Confident managing a classroom and delivering pre-planned lessons independently.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Flexible, resilient and able to adapt to changing pupil needs.
• Passionate about helping children with additional needs achieve positive outcomes.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits for the Successful Cover Supervisor:

• £16.00 - £18.00 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella).
• Weekly pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with an immediate start.
• Small class sizes and excellent staff support.
• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Free safeguarding training and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a specialist SEND setting.

If you are an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a welcoming SEND school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV to Reeson Education

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%