Full-Time SEN Cover Supervisor (Temporary / Supply)
Location: Swindon
Start: ASAP
At Tradewind Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, people-first agency that genuinely listens to staff and schools. We work closely with specialist provisions across Swindon, ensuring every placement is the right fit for both the setting and the individual. As our partner schools continue to expand their needs, we are looking to welcome additional SEN Cover Supervisors to our temporary workforce.
About the role:
We are recruiting multiple SEN Cover Supervisors to work on a full-time, temporary basis within a large all-through special educational needs setting. However, for the right Cover Supervisors, permanent roles will be considered when they open.
Your role will involve:
Delivering pre-planned lessons to small classes across KS1 to Post-16
Managing the classroom and maintaining a calm, structured learning environment
Supporting pupils with a wide range of needs, including moderate to severe learning difficulties, ASD, SEMH needs, communication challenges and sensory differences
Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff
Adapting activities, routines and behaviour strategies to meet individual needs
Building positive relationships and promoting independence, safety and engagement
What to Expect from the Pupils
Students may present with:
Communication barriers and limited verbal language
Emotional dysregulation, low frustration tolerance or anxiety-based behaviours
Sensory processing needs
Learning delays that require a patient, consistent and person-centred approach
Occasional challenging behaviour, supported by clear behaviour plans and strong senior leadership structuresThis role is ideal for someone calm, confident and resilient, who enjoys working with diverse learners and can think on their feet.
What We're Looking For
Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (school, tutoring or youth work backgrounds all considered)
Confidence leading a classroom with pre-set work
Flexibility across year groups and age ranged
Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
Reliability, flexibility and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
Full-time availability (Monday-Friday) preferred, part time will be considered
What Tradewind Offer
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 runningWe pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information