SEN Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor for a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) in Redditch.

This is a vital role in supporting students who have been excluded or cannot attend mainstream schools due to behavioural, emotional, or medical needs. The role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring resilience, adaptability, and a strong understanding of behaviour management.

This role is offered on a full-time basis Monday-Friday.

• You will play a vital role in supporting students who have been excluded or cannot attend mainstream schools due to behavioural, emotional, or medical needs.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons when teachers are absent.
• Ensure students remain on task and engage with their learning.
• Provide classroom support in line with PRU policies.
• Maintain a calm, respectful learning environment.
• Apply behaviour management strategies consistently and fairly.
• De‑escalate challenging situations and ensure student safety.
• Support students' social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Participate in staff briefings and contribute to behaviour support plans.

• A secondary school and Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) dedicated to offering schools, families, and pupils a flexible and supportive range of options designed to encourage rapid progress, re‑engagement with learning, and positive change from within.
• At the heart of the school's approach is a child‑centred philosophy, where every pupil is valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their full potential.
• The school works closely with students to help them grow, prosper, and develop the skills and confidence they need for the future.
• Small teaching groups allow staff to build strong, meaningful relationships and make a real difference in students' lives. If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed, this is a place where you can truly have an impact.

• Strong behaviour management skills
• High emotional intelligence and empathy
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility and resilience
• Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Background in youth work, social care, or education
• Satisfactory references
• Able to pass an enhanced DBS check

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Vision for Education is a market‑leading recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country.

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.