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