cover Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to work in a specialist SEN school supporting pupils aged 4 to 19. In this role, you will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD) and Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and engage in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment tailored to their individual needs.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support the delivery of high‑quality education by working closely with pupils across different age groups and abilities. You will help promote emotional and sensory regulation, encourage positive engagement, and support structured learning routines to enable pupils to thrive both academically and personally.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will work on a full‑time basis, covering lessons across a range of classes. You will deliver pre‑set work, maintain classroom structure, and provide tailored support to pupils. The successful candidates will be dedicated, adaptable, and passionate about making a positive difference to young people’s lives, contributing to an outstanding learning environment and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential. This role does include Personal Care and Physical Support Duties.

The SEN Teaching Assistant Role

• Assist pupils with tasks as needed.
• Support with administrative tasks and duties when not providing cover.
• Plan, communicate, distribute, and supervise pre‑agreed work set by the class teacher.
• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for pupils with SEND, including SLD, PMLD.
• Implement strategies to support behaviour, emotional regulation, and individual learning outcomes.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to meet EHCP targets.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Support pupils with personal care or physical needs where required.
• Promote independence, confidence, and resilience in learners.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following roles: SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Teaching Assistant, 1:1 TA, Behaviour Mentor. Experience of working as a Cover Supervisor. Experience working in a special school, PRU, alternative provision, or inclusive mainstream school. Strong understanding of SEND, particularly supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD. Empathetic, adaptable, and resilient approach. Excellent behaviour management strategies. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one). Relevant training such as Team Teach, Makaton or PECS is desirable but not essential.

Our Promise To You!

You have full control over your schedule; we’ll only match you with roles that suit your preferences. This allows you to maintain a healthy work‑life balance while enjoying the flexibility that works for you. As well as only working the days you want to work, in schools you will love; working as a SEN Teaching Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you other excellent benefits, including:

• £92.59 – £100 per day depending on experience, which equates to £18,049.20 – £23,400 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year.
• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension contributions.
• Free KCSIE compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training, inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work within a specialist SEN school based in the Worcestershire area. The school is well‑resourced, offers on‑site parking, and is easily accessible from nearby areas such as Worcester, Droitwich, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch, and the wider Worcestershire and West Midlands region.

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.