SEN Cover Supervisor
Location: ReadingSector: SEN SupportJob Type: Full Time / Part-timeStart Date: Immediate
We are seeking a confident and compassionate SEN Cover Supervisor to join a specialist independent day school in Reading, 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. 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. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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