SEN Cover Supervisor

Blackpool

Pay: £15 - £25 per hour (salary dependant on experience and/or qualifications)

Start Date: Immediate/Flexible

Summary

Vision for Education is seeking passionate and dedicated SEN Cover Supervisors to join our successful supply teaching team and support our partner specialist schools across Blackpool and surrounding areas. This role is ideal for individuals who have a genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEND or behaviours that challenge and want to make a positive impact in inclusive classroom environments.

The Role

As an SEN Cover Supervisor, you will supervise and support pupils with SEN or SEMH needs in the absence of their regular teacher. You will be responsible for managing the classroom, maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, and ensuring that pupils remain engaged with pre-prepared work set by the class teacher.

You may be asked to cover a variety of subjects across various key stages, but you will not be required to plan or deliver new lessons. Full training and resources will be provided.

The key aspects of an SEN Cover Supervisor role include:

- Support the learning and engagement of pupils, particularly those with EHCP’s and/or additional needs

- Promote positive behaviour and implement strategies tailored to individual pupil needs

- Follow safeguarding and SEND policies and procedures

- Record attendance and maintain accurate registers

- Provide detailed handover notes for the returning teacher, including any relevant observations on pupil progress or wellbeing

This role is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist setting prior to pursuing a career in teaching, SEN support, educational psychology, or youth work. While prior experience in a school or SEN environment is desirable, it is not essential as training and ongoing support will be provided.

The desired SEN Cover Supervisor will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• A commitment to providing high-quality care, guidance, and educational support
• A willingness to learn and adapt to different needs and classroom environments
• A friendly, approachable, and patient manner
• The confidence to be calm, assertive, and supportive when managing behaviour or challenging situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• A flexible and reliable approach to work, including availability at short notice

This role often involves responding to short-notice cover needs, so flexibility is important. Ideally, you’ll be available to work between 8:30am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, but we understand that everyone’s schedule is different. Whether you're available one day a week or five, we offer flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

By joining our successful supply team, you’ll gain valuable experience in a range of inclusive educational settings, while making a real difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs.

What we can offer

As a Cover Supervisor with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• CPD to support your professional development
• Pension contributions
• Access to a designated consultant
• Social and networking events

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Ready to apply?

If you are a cover supervisor who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 01772 669322.

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