Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 600 - 750 per week (dependent on performance, experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

About the school:

We're proud to be working with a brilliant specialist secondary school supporting students aged 11-16 with a diverse range of needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties, and physical or sensory impairments. This is a welcoming and inclusive school where every member of staff plays a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing environment where students can thrive.

As a Cover Supervisor you will:

Bring learning to life by delivering pre-set work in a creative and engaging way-helping every student feel supported, included, and inspired.
Work closely with SEN teachers and support staff
Play a key part in creating a calm, positive classroom environment where learners can thrive. Whether it's sparking curiosity, encouraging progress, or simply bringing a smile to someone's day, your presence will make a real impact.

What We're Looking For:

A background in the arts, performance, or education would be highly beneficial
Previous experience supporting in schools
A background in education or a related field would be beneficial
A creative, empathetic, and adaptable approach to engaging students with varying
An interest in SEN, mental health, or inclusive education (experience is a bonus, not a must)

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
Two professional references from child related roles

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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