At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and support students with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a supportive special needs school in Berkeley dedicated to student welfare.
- Benefits: Enjoy ongoing training, competitive salary, health perks, and a £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus.
- Other info: Potential for permanent role and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths & English and experience with SEN students preferred.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: Berkeley
Job Role: Long-term, short-term, Supply roles available
Job Type: Full Time (5 days a week)
Start Date: September Onwards
We are seeking a confident and compassionate SEN Cover Supervisor to join a special needs school in Berkeley supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning. In this role, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring continuity of learning while supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development in a structured and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage classes in the absence of the teacher
- Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task
- Provide individual and small group support to students with SEN
- Support behaviour management in line with school policies
- Encourage positive engagement and participation in learning
- Assist with communication, social interaction, and independence skills
- Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to support student progress
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (e.g. ASD, SEMH)
- Strong behaviour management and classroom supervision skills
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable
- Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 TA or Cover Supervisor training) are desirable
Benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave, and sick pay
- 24/7 GP access and health cash plan
- Wellbeing support, staff discounts, and financial perks
- £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. The advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available later. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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