Job Description

Support children with SEND to thrive, grow, and succeed while building the classroom leadership experience you need to become a teacher.

SEN Cover Supervisor (full-time or part-time, temporary)
Location: Rochdale
Pay: £100.00 - £130.00 per day (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

The School Role
Join a supportive specialist school in Rochdale as an SEN Cover Supervisor, where you ll not only transform the lives of children with SEND, but also gain valuable hands-on experience leading classes ideal for those considering a career in teaching.

The role is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence in creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments where every student can thrive.

As an SEN Cover Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive, structured environment
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to adapt lessons and resources for accessibility.

Requirements
To succeed as an SEN Cover Supervisor, you will need:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, or youth work)
• A strong interest in progressing into teaching or education careers
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD, and inclusive support strategies
• Confidence managing behaviour and leading groups of students
• Excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

What we offer
As a SEN Cover Supervisor you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We 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 2024.

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.

If you are an SEN Cover Supervisor based near Rochdale who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.