Exciting Opportunity for a Cover Supervisor / Lead LSA

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Cover Supervisor / Lead LSA in Milton Keynes!

Job Title: Cover Supervisor / Lead LSA
Location: Milton Keynes
Rate: 100 - 140 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor or Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive specialist school? We are working with a fantastic school in Milton Keynes that caters for up to 66 children with a range of identified needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Communication and Interaction difficulties, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Complex Needs, ADHD, and PDA. The Secondary Provision (ages 11 to 16) supports up to 24 children with ASC.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support and inspire young learners, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver pre-planned lessons and provide classroom supervision in the absence of a teacher.
2. Support learners with a variety of additional needs, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning experience.
3. Implement effective behaviour management strategies to create a safe and structured learning environment.
4. Work closely with teachers, LSAs, and support staff to enhance pupil learning.
5. Foster strong relationships with students, encouraging their confidence and participation.
6. Be a proactive and positive presence in the school, supporting the wider team.

Key Requirements:

1. Experience as a Cover Supervisor or Learning Support Assistant in the UK (essential).
2. Ideally, experience working with SEMH learners or students requiring behaviour management support.
3. A calm, patient, and understanding approach to working with children with additional needs.
4. Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
5. A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.

If you have the skills and experience to support learners with additional needs and are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we would love to hear from you! To apply, send your CV or contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed) for more information.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all candidates to share this commitment. Placements are subject to Child Protection screening, including DBS and employment history checks.