Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TESOL International Association

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Supervise classes, support children with additional needs, and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
  • Company: Join Connex Education Partnership, a leader in educational support.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and funded qualifications for career growth.
  • Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
  • Qualifications: Experience with SEND, a degree in education, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

As a Cover Supervisor, based in Handsworth Wood, you will play a key part in supporting children with a variety of additional needs, ensuring they can access learning and reach their full potential. You will be supervising a whole class in a primary setting during PPA time and teachers' absence. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning activities and manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy. As a Cover Supervisor, you will also support pupils to remain on task and provide feedback to staff on lesson outcomes and pupil engagement. There is no planning involved with this role.

Role Requirements

  • Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting is essential
  • Degree in education or equivalent qualification
  • A patient, nurturing, and empathetic approach
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required
  • Strong communication skills, both with pupils and staff
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children (an enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education, is required)

Benefits of working with Connex

  • Competitive daily rate PAYE paid weekly
  • Funded formal qualification, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HTLA, Level 5 TEFL
  • Career progression via our Care to classroom setting conversion course

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

TESOL International Association

Contact Details:

TESOL International Association Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cover Supervisor

Experience supporting children with SEND
Degree in education or equivalent qualification
Patient and nurturing approach
Empathetic approach
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Classroom behaviour management