{"id":182449,"date":"2026-06-18T12:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/?post_type=dsa_jobs&#038;p=182449"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:07:19","slug":"sen-cover-supervisor","status":"publish","type":"dsa_jobs","link":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/job-vacancies\/sen-cover-supervisor\/","title":{"rendered":"SEN Cover Supervisor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Directions Education is currently recruiting <strong>confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors<\/strong> to work within <strong>SEN (Special Educational Needs) settings<\/strong> across the <strong>Leeds area<\/strong>. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs while gaining valuable classroom experience.<br><br><strong>About the Role<\/strong><br>As an SEN Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the teacher to ensure continuity of learning and maintain a structured, positive environment. Working with pupils who have a range of additional needs, you will play a key role in supporting both their <strong>education and emotional wellbeing<\/strong>.<br>Your responsibilities will include:<br>-Supervising classes and delivering <strong>pre-set work<\/strong> to pupils with SEND<br>-Managing classroom behaviour using <strong>consistent and positive strategies<\/strong><br>-Supporting pupils with a range of needs, including <strong>ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs<\/strong><br>-Providing <strong>guidance and reassurance<\/strong> to help pupils stay focused and engaged<br>-Working closely with teaching assistants and support staff to meet individual needs<br>-Adapting your approach to suit different learning styles and behavioural needs<br>-Using <strong>de-escalation techniques<\/strong> where necessary to manage challenging behaviour<br>-Encouraging pupils\u2019 <strong>confidence, independence, and participation<\/strong><br>-Maintaining a <strong>safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment<\/strong><br>-Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour<br><strong><em>This role is ideal for individuals who are confident leading a classroom but also have the patience, empathy, and resilience needed to support pupils with additional needs.<\/em><\/strong><br><br><strong>The Settings<\/strong><br>You may be placed in a variety of specialist SEN environments, including:<br>SEN schools supporting a range of complex needs<br>Alternative provisions<br>Mainstream schools with dedicated SEN units or resource bases<br>These settings are focused on <strong>inclusion, support, and personalised learning<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>What We\u2019re Looking For<\/strong><br>We are looking for candidates who:<br>-Have experience working with young people, ideally in <strong>SEN, SEMH, or behaviour-focused roles<\/strong><br>-Are confident managing a classroom and leading learning activities<br>-Have strong behaviour management and communication skills<br>-Are calm, patient, and resilient under pressure<br>-Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff<br>-Are adaptable and able to respond to a range of situations<br><strong><em>Backgrounds in education, youth work, coaching, support work, or care are highly desirable.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply Today<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Directions Education is currently recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work within SEN (Special Educational Needs) settings across the Leeds area. 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