Job Description
Cover Supervisor with SEN Experience
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Pay Rate: Β£100 - Β£130 per day (subject to experience and qualifications). This role is during school hours.
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Location: Bristol
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Hours: Part-time during school hours
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Hanson Recruitment is working with a large number of schools across the South-West which require teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors.
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We are currently recruiting for a cover supervisor with experience in SEN to work in SEN settings across Bristol β both resource bases in mainstream schools and SEN schools. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, and ensuring students remain engaged in learning while maintaining a calm, structured, and supportive environment.
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Responsibilities include:
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- To plan and deliver learning activities to children and young people, differentiating, modifying and using specialist activities and approaches according to children or young people's responses/needs
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- Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
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- Deliver pre-set work, ensuring students stay on task and complete assigned activities.
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- Provide targeted support for students with SEN, adapting approaches as needed.
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- To support students with SEN to fulfil their academic potential
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- To be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified students' progress
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- To assist with the development and implementation of support plans
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- To prepare students beforehand for a task, e.g. pre-teaching
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- To supervise practical tasks
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- To carry out structured classroom assessment/observation and feedback outcomes
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- Under the direction of appropriate professionals and after adequate training, to assist in meeting particular scholars' needs, e.g. physical development, speech/language development, and medical needs identified in an approved care plan agreed by parents
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Qualifications & attributes:
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- Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN in a school or specialist setting.
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- Be confident managing classroom behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
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- Show patience, empathy, and a calm, consistent approach.
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- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Be able to follow lesson plans and work independently.
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- Hold a degree
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- Relevant qualifications such as Team Teach, Positive Behaviour Support, or SEND training are desirable.
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By registering with Hanson recruitment, we can offer you:
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- Top rates of pay β We pay PAYE to all our candidates
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- Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant
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- Term-time work during weekdays
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- Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods
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- Dedicated education consultant support β One to one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade experience in SEN and Education Recruitment
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- Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to Β£150 (Terms and Conditions on our website)
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Hanson Recruitment is a prominent Education Recruitment agency in Bristol and we are offering top rates of pay, training and support and referral bonus.
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Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this position. Or for more information about the role, please contact us.
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Tutor in Bristol employer: Hanson Recruitment Limited
Hanson Recruitment is an exceptional employer for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs. Located in the vibrant city of Bristol, we offer a supportive work culture that values creativity and outdoor learning, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to sustainability and emotional well-being ensures that our team members thrive in a fulfilling environment where their contributions truly matter.
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Hanson Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team