Cover Supervisor – SEN School, Sale
Location: Sale, Greater Manchester
Contract: Long-term
Full Time: Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:00pm)
Pay: £125 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Expected End Date: End of the academic year
A welcoming and supportive SEN school in Sale is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join their team from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity until the end of the academic year, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in a structured, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
The school is committed to ensuring every pupil is supported to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-planned lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment. You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure pupils remain engaged, supported, and safe throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain engaged with their learning
- Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities across the school
- Supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SEMH, communication needs, and other additional learning needs
- Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils with emotional regulation
- Adapting activities where appropriate to meet individual pupil needs
- Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and support staff
- Helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can succeed
What the School Offers
- A specialist, well-resourced SEN setting with a strong support network
- A highly experienced and collaborative staff team
- Ongoing CPD and training in areas such as behaviour management and communication strategies
- A rewarding opportunity to positively impact the lives of pupils with additional needs
- A welcoming school community that values teamwork and professional development
The Successful Applicant Will
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN or educational setting
- Be confident supervising classes and managing behaviour positively
- Be calm, resilient, adaptable, and proactive, with a nurturing approach
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be committed to supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential
- Have the right to work in the UK and be available to work full-time
- Previous Cover Supervisor experience (desirable)
- Team Teach, MAPA, or similar de-escalation training (desirable)
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rate of £125 per day
- Full-time working hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support throughout your placement
- Opportunity to secure a rewarding long-term role within a specialist SEN school
Compliance and Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS, satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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Pay: £125.00 per day
Work Location: In person
