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SEN Cover Supervisor

SEN Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel • Reading, Berkshire, England
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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Job description

SEN Cover Supervisor

Location: Reading, Surrey
Sector: SEN Support
Job Type: Full Time, Long term, short term roles available
Start Date: September Onwards

We are seeking a confident and compassionate SEN Cover Supervisor to join a special needs school in Reading, Surrey 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.

Key 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

Skills & 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

Why Join Us?

  • 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. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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’ this may also 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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