Cover Supervisor – SEN, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £100 per day
  • Start date: To be confirmed
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting for an experienced SEND Cover Supervisor to work within specialist and mainstream settings across the Leeds area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive individual who has previous Cover Supervisor experience and a passion for supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role

As a SEND Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.
  • Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities across a range of subjects.
  • Support pupils with a variety of SEND needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
  • Manage classroom behaviour using positive and consistent strategies.
  • Adapt activities where necessary to support individual learning needs.
  • Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Foster an inclusive atmosphere where all pupils feel supported and valued.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous Cover Supervisor experience is essential.
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

If you have proven Cover Supervisor experience and are passionate about supporting pupils with SEND, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with New Directions Education and make a positive impact in SEND classrooms across Leeds.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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