Cover Supervisor – SEND Specialist School

About the role

Reeson Education is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEND school in the SK14 area. This full‑time, long‑term position supports KS2 and KS3 pupils in a highly resourced environment, delivering pre‑planned lessons and providing personalised assistance to children with a range of additional needs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across KS2 and KS3 when required.
• Confidently cover classes within a specialist SEND setting.
• Support pupils with diverse additional needs to access learning successfully.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil abilities.
• Build positive relationships through consistency, encouragement and patience.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wider school community.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or similar classroom‑based role.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is highly desirable.
• Confident classroom management and independent delivery of pre‑planned lessons.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Flexible, resilient and able to adapt to changing pupil needs.
• Passionate about inclusive education and helping pupils thrive academically and emotionally.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of £16‑£18 (PAYE or Umbrella).
• Long‑term, full‑time contract with a supportive specialist school.
• Opportunities to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional development in SEND education.