Cover Supervisor Opportunities - St Helens Schools
Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across St Helens .
These opportunities are ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Cover Supervisors and individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
Our partner schools regularly require Cover Supervisors for:
• Daily supply
• Long-term placements
• Fixed-term contracts
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunities
The successful candidates will:
• Be confident managing classrooms
• Have strong communication skills
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Be adaptable and reliable
Tradewind Recruitment offers:
• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free CPD
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
This advertisement is intended to build our network of Cover Supervisors for current and future opportunities across our partner secondary schools.
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SEND Cover Supervisor – Challenging Behaviour
Location: Kirkby in Ashfield
Contract: Full-time or Part-time, flexibility to suit you
Pay: Dependent on experience (PAYE, no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: ASAP and SEPTEMBER START
Are you the calm in the storm, the steady presence that helps pupils reset, refocus, and feel safe?
We’re working with one of our brilliant partner schools in Kirkby in Ashfield to find a confident and compassionate SEND Cover Supervisor who can step in, lead the room, and support pupils with challenging behaviour to get the most from their day.
This role is ideal for someone who understands behaviour as communication and knows that consistency, patience, and clear boundaries make all the difference. If you’ve worked with pupils with SEMH, autism, trauma backgrounds, or complex needs, you’ll feel right at home here.
What you’ll be doing:
• Supervising classes and supporting learning during teacher absence
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and confidently
• Following set work and keeping pupils engaged and supported
• Building positive relationships that help pupils feel understood and safe
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff, and pastoral teams
What we’re looking for:
• Experience working with SEND and challenging behaviour
• Confidence leading a classroom and managing behaviour positively
• A calm, resilient, and flexible approach
• Strong communication skills and a real team mindset
• Education, youth work, care, or alternative provision experience is a big plus
What’s in it for you?
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies, no faff
• Access to our free online CPD and SEND-focused training
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely gets SEND
• Opportunities across Kirkby in Ashfield
• Referral rewards when you recommend brilliant people like you
At Protocol Education, safeguarding comes first. All applicants will go through a thorough vetting process, including enhanced DBS checks and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
Interested? Apply today or get in touch by email for a friendly, no-pressure chat about the role.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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SEN Cover Supervisor - Northampton
Inspire Learning. Support Progress. Change Lives.
Are you confident, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Cover Supervisor to join a specialist Secondary SEN & Alternative Provision setting in Northampton. This full-time, long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a rewarding environment and is committed to helping students with SEN, SEMH, and behavioural needs succeed both academically and personally.
Role Details
Location: Northampton
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate
Pay: £110 – £140 per day (DOE)
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence & Own Vehicle Essential
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver pre-set lessons and supervise classroom learning
• Support students with SEN, SEMH, and additional behavioural needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral teams
What We’re Looking For
• Experience within SEN, SEMH, or Alternative Provision preferred
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
What’s on Offer
• Additional Car Allowance
• Wellbeing & Counselling Support
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Medicash Cashback Scheme
• Recognition Awards & £500 Referral Bonus
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
It’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day. APPLY NOW!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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Vision for Education is seeking to appoint a Classroom Cover Supervisor to join our successful supply teaching team and to work in local secondary schools across the Blackpool area for a start in immediately.
Have you worked with children in a previous role?
Have you worked as a sports coach and would now like to gain experience of working in a school setting?
Are you looking to get into teaching?
The desired Cover Supervisor be working within a school environment and be supervising pupils across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), providing flexible support to cover short-term staff absence. Delivering pre-planned lessons, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to get into teaching or working within a school.
This is role has a flexible starting position and can be either ad-hoc, short term or ongoing long-term position for whatever suits your availability.
You do not need to hold a teaching qualification, but must demonstrate that you have previously worked with children in any previous role (youth worker, sports coach, support worker, voluntary etc)
Training can also be provided to help develop behaviour management techniques to use in the classroom.
About the school
We work with a number of schools across the Blackpool area that require support within the classroom.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Classroom Cover Supervisor you will:
• Have a passion for working with children
• Great classroom management skills
• Experience of working with young people in some capacity, e.g. coaching
• Ideally a degree, but this is not essential
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, 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.
How to apply
If you are a Teacher that can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Preston office on.
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Primary Cover Supervisor
Location: Cambridge & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Temporary, Long-Term & Short-Term Opportunities
Start Date: Sepetmber 2026
Pay: Weekly PAYE
Inspire young minds while enjoying flexible working
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Primary Cover Supervisors to work across a range of friendly and welcoming primary schools in Cambridge and the surrounding areas.
If you enjoy working with children, thrive in a classroom environment and are looking for a rewarding role with flexibility, we would be delighted to hear from you. Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to work across a variety of schools, gain valuable experience and make a positive impact on pupils learning
Your Responsibilities
As a primary Cover Supervisor, you will;
• Deliver pre-set lessons in the absences of the class teacher
• Maintain a calm, engaging, and productive classroom environment
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage participation thought out the day
• Follow each school's policies and procedures, including behaviour management
• Adapt confidently to different year groups and classroom setting across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Provide clear feedback to teaching staff following each placement
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with children in a school, Sport coaching, youth work or similar setting
• Is confident leading groups of children and maintaining positive classroom behaviour
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Is reliable, adaptable and enjoys working in different school environments
• Has a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's education
Why work with Tradewind Recruitment
• Competitive Daily Rate, paid Weekly via PAYE
• Flexible assignments to fits around your availability and way of life
• Opportunities to work in a variety of excellent primary schools across Cambridge
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and regular work opportunities
• Free access to over 2,50 CPD course through the National College
• A straightforward registration proves with continued support from our experienced education team
Apply Today
If you're looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity within primary education, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, contact Samantha at Tradewind Recruitment on 01727 236255 or email Samantha.Neziri@twrecruitment.com .
Join Tradewind Recruitment and help create positive learning experiences for primary pupils across Cambridge.
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Are you passionate about education and ensuring that every student can learn and succeed? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in classroom management, we want you to join our team at a vibrant Secondary Academy located in Wakefield.
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wakefield, UK
Start Date: September
Duration: Full-time
About Us:
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of behaviour and ensuring that students are engaged and productive in their learning.
Role Overview:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students stay on task and behave appropriately. Your role will involve managing classroom behaviour, delivering pre-prepared lessons or activities, and providing support to students as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and enjoy working with young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise classes and maintain a positive learning environment.
Manage student behaviour and ensure that school policies are followed.
Deliver pre-prepared lessons or activities in the absence of the regular teacher.
Provide support and assistance to students with their learning.
Liaise with teaching staff and senior leaders as required.
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to engage and motivate students.
Flexibility and adaptability.
Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us:
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Supportive team environment.
Professional development opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in education, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.
Join us in our mission to provide an outstanding education for all students. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team!
If you are excited about the prospect of joining an outstanding college and making a positive impact on the lives of students. P lease submit your CV to andy.rogers@twrecruitment.com or call Andy Rogers on 0114 287 0650
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Bath, Somerset Part-time January 2025 start £100-130 per day The Role: An amazing Secondary School in historic Bath is excited to welcome a Cover Teacher, starting January 2025. Successful candidates will be providing general lesson support across both key stages, although those with subject specialities are also encouraged to apply. The role requires classroom management and lesson delivery in a teacher's absence, so if you consider yourself a confident educator and an enthusiastic individual,…
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Description
Role : Cover Supervisor
Academy : Outwood Academy Ripon
Start Date : 07/09/2026
Salary (Actual Salary) :£20,047.32 - £20,943.21 p.a
Working Pattern : 32 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only +3 days
Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences? Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff.
Welcome from the Principal
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ripon.
As Principal, I'm delighted you are considering joining our dedicated team, committed to putting students first. We foster a positive, inspiring, and inclusive learning experience for all.
Our academy serves the thriving community of Ripon, one of Yorkshire’s most loved cities, rich in history and in close proximity to our beautiful cathedral and stunning Fountains Abbey.
We seek an inspiring, enthusiastic professional to join our dynamic team. We expect all colleagues to bring out the best in every student in their relentless pursuit of excellence.
If you share our passion for making a real difference in young lives and the Outwood Family's commitment to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you.
• To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, click here, Click here
A visit to our Academy is encouraged and we invite you to contact Vinutha Chandrashekar, HR Assistant on v.chandrashekar@ripon.outwood.com or telephone 01765 604564, should you wish to book a visit, or have any questions or require further details. Please complete your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts early
Responsibilities
The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes. The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance. The role also supports examination logistics by assisting in exam invigilation and reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.
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Qualifications
Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office. The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills. Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential.
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Bridgwater, Somerset Part-time /Full-time £100-130 per day The Role A fantastic Secondary School in Bridgwater is excited to welcome a new, full time Cover Supervisor . This role may require planning and marking, so it is the perfect opportunity to develop classroom management skills and your teaching career! Successful candidates will have the opportunity to positively impact students' learning and future. The School The Headteacher prides their school on its ability to simultaneously create a…