Cover Supervisor

Are you aspiring to become a teacher? Would you like to gain invaluable experience in a school environment while earning! Do you have the confidence to lead a class of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Are you aware there is no formal teaching qualifications are required.

As a cover supervisor you will have the opportunity to supervise classes to provide short- term cover for absent teachers. All work will be provided, and you will ensure that it is completed in a calm working environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise combined classes in larger spaces when required Supervise work that has been set in accordance with the school policy
• Manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive learning environment in accordance with the whole school behaviour system
• Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate teacher
• Ensure the room is left tidy and ready for the next lesson
• Report back on the lesson ensuring any issues arising are reported back to the usual class teacher or relevant leader
• Follow school policies and procedures especially those related to child protection and health and safety

Essential Criteria

• Have an interest in supporting young children with SEND/ SEMH needs
• Confidence to work with young people who exhibit challenging behaviours and struggle to regulate their emotions
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant references and DBS/police check
• Complete safeguarding training

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.
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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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