Location: Southwark
Contract: Day-to-Day Supply, Term Time Only
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £110–£130 per day (dependent on experience)
A welcoming and well-resourced SEND primary school in Southwark is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support on a day-to-day supply basis.
This role is ideal for someone with experience covering classes and a background as a Teaching Assistant, particularly within SEND settings. You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher, while supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervising whole classes and delivering pre-set work in the absence of the teacher
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
- Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs using appropriate strategies
- Managing and responding effectively to behaviours that challenge
- Leading and directing Teaching Assistants within the classroom where required
- Ensuring a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
About You:
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Experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar role
- Previous TA experience supporting pupils with SEND
- Strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, and SEMH, with effective support strategies
- Confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining engagement
- Experience supporting pupils with behaviours that challenge
- Ability to lead and guide support staff effectively
- Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to different classroom settings
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and resilient individual who enjoys variety and is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs in a SEND environment.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
