Cover Supervisor – SEN Schools | Norwich & Surrounding Areas
Step into the classroom. Make an impact. Build your experience.
Are you looking for a rewarding role in education where you can support young people and gain valuable classroom experience?
The Teaching Personnel Norwich SEN team is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of specialist settings. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs while developing their skills in education.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor in SEN settings, you’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are absent — supporting students to stay engaged, focused, and supported throughout the school day.
In this role, you will:
Supervise classes using pre-set work provided by teaching staff
Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including SEMH, ASD, and learning difficulties
Help maintain a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment
Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of students
Work closely with teaching assistants and school staff to support behaviour and engagement
Encourage confidence, independence, and participation in learning
Why Work with Teaching Personnel Norwich?
We understand the importance of support and flexibility, especially in a role like this. That’s why we offer:
Competitive daily pay, paid reliably
Flexible opportunities — day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
A welcoming and supportive network of SEN schools
Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who:
Have experience working with young people (education, care, youth work, or similar)
Are confident leading a classroom and managing behaviour positively
Show patience, resilience, and empathy
Are adaptable and able to think on their feet
Have a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs
Why This Role?
This is more than just classroom cover — it’s an opportunity to:
Build hands-on experience in SEN education
Develop behaviour management and classroom leadership skills
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people
Take a step towards a future career in teaching or education support
Important Information
Relevant experience working with young people is required
Pay includes 12.07% statutory holiday pay
Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks required (full support provided)
FREE Child Protection & Prevent Duty training available
Ready to take the next step into education?
Apply today and join the Teaching Personnel Norwich SEN team — where every day is an opportunity to support, inspire, and make a difference.
Start your journey in the classroom now.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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