Cover Supervisor
Recruitment agency
- Fixed Term
- £26,000–£33,800
- Posted 30 Jul 2026
- Ref e46617db
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At a glance
This Cover Supervisor role is based in Bath. The position is fixed term and pays £26,000–£33,800.
Job summary
- Salary
- £26,000–£33,800
- Location
- Bath
- Contract
- Fixed Term
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Hanson Recruitment Ltd (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5768664587
About the role
Cover Supervisor with SEN Experience
Location: Bath
Pay Rate: £100 - £130 per day (subject to experience, role and qualifications).
Hours: Part- or full-time roles during school hours
Hanson Recruitment is working with a large number of schools across the South-West which require teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors.
We are currently recruiting for a cover supervisor with experience in SEN to work in SEN settings both resource bases in mainstream schools and SEN schools. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, and ensuring students remain engaged in learning while maintaining a calm, structured, and supportive environment.
Cover supervisor responsibilities include:
To plan and deliver learning activities to children and young people, differentiating, modifying and using specialist activities and approaches according to children or young people's responses/needs
Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
Deliver pre-set work, ensuring students stay on task and complete assigned activities.
Provide targeted support for students with SEN, adapting approaches as needed.
To support students with SEN to fulfil their academic potential
To be involved in keeping records and evaluating identified students progress
To assist with the development and implementation of support plans
To prepare students beforehand for a task, e.g. pre-teaching
To supervise practical tasks
To carry out structured classroom assessment/observation and feedback outcomes
Under the direction of appropriate professionals and after adequate training, to assist in meeting particular scholars needs, e.g. physical development, speech/language development, and medical needs identified in an approved care plan agreed by parents
Qualifications & attributes:
Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN in a school or specialist setting.
Be confident managing classroom behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
Show patience, empathy, and a calm, consistent approach.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to follow lesson plans and work independently.
Hold a degree
Relevant qualifications such as Team Teach, Positive Behaviour Support, or SEND training are desirable.
By registering with Hanson recruitment, we can offer you:
Top rates of pay We pay PAYE to all our candidates
Ongoing support at all aspects of your role as a SEN teaching assistant
Term-time work during weekdays
Ability to take time-off during exam/holiday periods
Dedicated education consultant support One to one training session could be provided before you start your role by our SEN consultants with over a decade experience in SEN and Education Recruitment
Great referral scheme - recommend us and you can receive up to £150 (Terms and Conditions on our website)
Hanson Recruitment is a prominent Education Recruitment agency in Bristol and we are offering top rates of pay, training and support and referral bonus.
Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this position. Or for more information about the role, please contact us.
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About Hanson Recruitment Ltd
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Hanson Recruitment Ltd; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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- Posted
- 30/07/2026
- Last checked
- 30/07/2026
- Job reference
- e46617db
- Advertised by
- Hanson Recruitment Ltd
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5768664587
- Expires
- 28/09/2026
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