Job Description
Do you enjoy working with young people and want to make a real difference every day?
New Directions Education is looking for friendly, adaptable, and compassionate Cover Supervisors to support pupils across a range of schools and provisions in Pontefract.
This role is ideal if you’re passionate about inclusive education and want a rewarding position where no two days are the same. You’ll be helping students with additional learning needs feel safe, supported, and confident in their learning.
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
1. Confident and calm in a classroom environment
2. Flexible and able to adapt your approach to suit different learners
3. Patient, understanding, and resilient when supporting pupils who may sometimes find school challenging
4. Passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential
You don’t need to be a qualified teacher – just a positive attitude, confidence, and a genuine desire to support young people.
What your day might look like:
5. Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities in SEN settings / classes
6. Supporting pupils to stay engaged, encouraged, and focused
7. Adjusting activities to suit individual needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties, and SEMH needs
8. Promoting positive behaviour and helping create a calm, supportive classroom
9. Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
10. Making sure every child feels safe, respected, and valued
Why choose this role?
11. Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
12. Gain valuable experience in SEN education
13. Enjoy variety, flexibility, and rewarding work
14. Receive support from a dedicated education recruitment team
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All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
15. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
16. Regular and varied supply work
17. Competitive rates of pay
18. Potential long-term teaching roles
19. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
20. A network of branches across the UK
21. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
22. Recommend-a-friend scheme
23. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Leeds branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.