Cover Supervisor - Rochdale Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only Pay: Up to £160 per day (dependent on experience) Aspire People is recruiting a versatile and confident Cover Supervisor for a specialist SEN school in Rochdale. This role involves providing short-term cover across a range of specialist classes supporting pupils with autism, complex communication needs, anxiety-related needs, severe learning difficulties, sensory needs and profound disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor, HLTA, Teaching Assistant or aspiring teacher looking to gain experience across a wide range of specialist educational provisions. You will deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities in the absence of the class teacher while maintaining a positive, safe and engaging learning environment. Due to the diverse needs of pupils across the school, flexibility and adaptability are essential. You must be confident supporting various age groups, abilities and communication needs. Key Responsibilities - Provide classroom cover across different specialist provisions - Deliver pre-prepared lessons and activities - Support pupils with autism, complex SEND and learning difficulties - Manage behaviour positively and consistently - Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and support staff - Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task - Maintain accurate handover notes for teaching staff - Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times Who We're Looking For - Experience working with children or young people - Confidence leading groups and managing classrooms - Experience within SEND, education, youth work or care settings - Strong communication and organisational skills - Adaptable and resilient approach - Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs Desirable Experience - Cover Supervisor experience - HLTA status - SEN school experience - Team Teach or similar de-escalation training - Experience supporting autism or complex needs What Aspire People Offers - Competitive rates of pay up to £160 per day - Full-time opportunity within a highly regarded specialist setting - Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant - Experience across a wide range of SEND provisions - Potential routes into teaching or long-term SEN careers If you are a confident Cover Supervisor looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Cover Supervisor - SEN in Rochdale employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
