Cover Supervisor - Specialist SEN Provision

Cover Supervisor - Specialist SEN Provision
Flexible supply and full time opportunities available

Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work within a specialist SEN provision supporting pupils across primary and secondary age ranges.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in education, build behaviour management skills, or transition into teaching.

About the School
This specialist setting supports pupils with a range of additional needs in a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive environment. The school takes a trauma-informed approach, focusing on building positive relationships, consistency, and emotional regulation.
With small class sizes and strong staff support, the school provides a safe and inclusive space where pupils can re-engage with learning and develop both academically and personally.

About the Pupils
Students in this setting may present with:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD and associated behavioural challenges
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Trauma backgrounds and disrupted educational experiences
Pupils may display behaviours linked to anxiety, frustration, or difficulties with trust and attachment. A calm, patient, and resilient approach is key.

The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
Deliver pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher
Manage classroom behaviour using positive and consistent strategies
Support students to stay engaged and on task
Build strong relationships and provide a stable classroom presence
Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider staff teams

Opportunities Available
Flexible supply work to suit your availability
Long-term placements for those seeking consistency and progression
Potential pathways into teacher training or permanent roles

Ideal Candidates Will Have
Experience working with children or young people (education, coaching, youth work, or similar)
Confidence managing a classroom environment
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach
A genuine interest in supporting students with additional needs

Why Work With Tradewind
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 running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.