Cover Supervisor

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent
• Salary: £27,255 - £29,541 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

We are seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated SEND team, working at one of our specialist schools, Sunrise Academy in Lowestoft.

Sunrise Academy supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This school is part of the Eastern Education Group Trust within its SEND Cluster, offering strong collaboration, professional development, and shared values. Trauma Informed practice is embedded across the curriculum, and all colleagues receive training and support to use these approaches confidently in their work.

As a Cover Supervisor you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, creating calm and purposeful classrooms, and supporting high-quality provision across both sites as required.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a calm and consistent approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. Experience working in a school or SEND setting is essential, and good literacy and numeracy are key. You will also support classroom activities and contribute to wider school life, including break and transition duties.

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where every day you can make a genuine difference. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

SENDAT Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment checks will be required for all of our staff at SENDAT.