Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education
is currently seeking
Cover Supervisors
to work in SEN schools across the Smethwick area. Following an exceptionally busy academic year, we're expecting demand to continue to grow, making this the perfect time to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference to the lives of young people with additional needs.

We work in partnership with a wide range of local schools that trust us to provide high-quality staff. These schools pride themselves on creating inclusive, supportive environments where both students and staff can thrive. They are looking for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors who can build positive relationships, maintain a calm learning environment, and become valued members of their school communities. If you're passionate about education and enjoy working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Manage the classroom effectively, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning.

• Encourage and support students with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

• Use positive behaviour management strategies to maintain a safe and productive classroom.
• Respond confidently and professionally to a variety of classroom situations.

• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Ensure a structured and supportive environment for all students.

• Work closely with teaching staff and school leaders, providing clear feedback on lessons and student progress.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students, and the wider school community.

Join Vision for Education and play a key role in supporting local SEN schools while developing your own skills and experience in a rewarding and varied role. Every day brings a new opportunity to inspire, support, and make a lasting difference.

To be considered for the Cover Supervisor role, you will:

• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and looked after children.
• Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
• Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students
• Able to obtain suitable references and a 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-leadingeducation 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: