At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise lessons and support pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Teaching Personnel, a leader in SEN education with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible roles, competitive pay, and early access to September positions.
- Other info: Enjoy a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth in teaching or therapy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on pupils' lives while gaining valuable experience in SEN.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and a passion for supporting diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Considering a move into Special Educational Needs (SEN) this September? If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or aspiring teacher looking for a more rewarding, supportive, and pupil-focused environment, now is the perfect time to join Teaching Personnel and explore opportunities across SEN schools and specialist provisions.
Why Join Teaching Personnel Now?
- Schools are already preparing for September and SEN settings are actively securing strong support staff early.
- By registering now, you'll gain priority access to long-term roles, consistent placements, and temp-to-perm opportunities in specialist environments.
Why Cover Supervisors Are Choosing Agency:
- Secure September roles early in high-demand SEN schools.
- Explore a range of specialist provisions before committing permanently.
- Build valuable experience in SEN, inclusion, and differentiated support.
- Enjoy flexibility with the option for consistent placements.
- Receive guidance from a dedicated SEN specialist consultant.
Why Move Into SEN Settings?
- SEN schools and specialist provisions provide a highly rewarding environment where individual support and progress are at the heart of everything.
- Work with smaller groups and high staff-to-pupil ratios.
- Focus on personalised learning and individual progress.
- Support pupils with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and complex needs.
- Build meaningful relationships and support communication development.
- Gain experience that can lead to teaching, therapy, or specialist roles.
The Role
You’ll be working across SEN schools and specialist provisions, supporting pupils who may:
- Have diagnosed needs such as autism (ASC), ADHD, or learning difficulties.
- Require tailored support to access the curriculum.
- Need assistance with communication, social skills, and engagement.
- Benefit from structured, consistent, and supportive learning environments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising pre-set lessons and supporting pupils to engage.
- Adapting your approach to meet individual learning needs.
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis where required.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
- Working alongside SEN teachers, therapists, and support staff.
- Creating a calm, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
These settings require patience and adaptability but offer incredibly rewarding experiences and real impact.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience working with young people (schools, care, support work, or youth settings).
- An interest in or experience supporting pupils with SEN.
- A patient, calm, and nurturing approach.
- Strong communication and adaptability skills.
- Confidence supporting a range of additional needs.
- A genuine passion for helping pupils achieve their potential.
(A degree or aspirations to move into teaching or educational psychology are desirable but not essential.)
What's in It for You
- We're here to support your development within SEN and specialist education.
- Flexible work (day-to-day, long-term & temp-to-perm roles).
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Early access to September SEN roles.
