Cover Supervisor - Specialist SEN Provision
Flexible supply and full time opportunities available
Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work within a specialist SEN provision supporting pupils across primary and secondary age ranges.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in education, build behaviour management skills, or transition into teaching.
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About the School
This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs in a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive environment. The school takes a trauma-informed approach, focusing on building positive relationships, consistency, and emotional regulation.
With small class sizes and strong staff support, the school provides a safe and inclusive space where pupils can re-engage with learning and develop both academically and personally.
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About the Pupils
Students in this setting may present with:
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD and associated behavioural challenges
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
* Trauma backgrounds and disrupted educational experiences
Pupils may display behaviours linked to anxiety, frustration, or difficulties with trust and attachment. A calm, patient, and resilient approach is key.
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The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
* Deliver pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher
* Manage classroom behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
* Support students to stay engaged and on task
* Build strong relationships and provide a stable classroom presence
* Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider staff teams
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Opportunities Available
* Flexible supply work to suit your availability
* Long-term placements for those seeking consistency and progression
* Potential pathways into teacher training or permanent roles
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Ideal Candidates Will Have
* Experience working with children or young people (education, coaching, youth work, or similar)
* Confidence managing a classroom environment
* Strong communication and behaviour management skills
* A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach
* A genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs
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Why Work With Tradewind
When you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about you and your career. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and meaningful placements where staff feel valued and supported.
* Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
* Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
* Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
* Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
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If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you