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Do you have experience working in education, care, youth work, or support settings and are looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Directions Education<\/strong> is currently recruiting <strong>SEN Cover Supervisors<\/strong> to work across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions throughout <strong>Leeds<\/strong>. We have opportunities available on both a <strong>day-to-day flexible basis<\/strong> and in <strong>long-term placements<\/strong>, making this an ideal role for those seeking flexibility, career development, or a route into teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an SEN Cover Supervisor, you will lead lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged, supported, and on task. 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