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Posted 06 August, 2026

Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education
Bootle, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Got Care, SEN, or Support Experience? Turn It Into a Rewarding School Role This September!

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If you've ever worked as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Youth Leader, or 1:1 Assistance, you already have the exact skills high schools need most: patience, empathy, and strong communication.

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While classrooms are closed for the summer holidays, our recruitment team is actively matching hands-on support professionals with vibrant secondary schools for the upcoming academic year.

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We have immediate opportunities to start from day 1 of September for dedicated, upbeat Cover Supervisors across secondary schools in Bootle and surrounding Sefton areas (L20 and L21).

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The perks & Benefits:

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  • Competitive, weekly pay rates.
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  • Full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply to suit your lifestyle.
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  • Access to Free CPD courses & Safeguarding Training.
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  • A dedicated, friendly specialist consultant to look after you.
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  • Recommend a friend and earn £300 Referral Bonus!
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Requirements:

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  • Practical background in SEN support, care work, youth mentoring, 1:1 assistance, or classroom support.
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  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with teenagers.
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  • Confidence with classroom management and handling low-level disruption assertively.
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  • Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
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Key Duties:

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  • Supervise high school classes (KS3 & KS4) during short-term teacher absences.
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  • Deliver pre-set work and learning instructions provided by the department.
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  • Maintain strong classroom control using the school's positive behaviour policies.
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  • Keep students focused and on-task throughout each lesson period.
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  • Collect completed work and report back to the subject department head.
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Don't Wait Until Term Starts- Apply TodayOR send your CV directly to Jyothika Yamini at Or Call for a friendly chat!