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Cover Supervisor

HLTA / Cover Supervisor – Secondary SEND School
Location: Bradford
Start: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (with potential for a permanent position)

Milk Education is recruiting a confident and adaptable HLTA / Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming Secondary SEND school in Bradford from September. This specialist setting supports pupils aged 11–19 with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Complex Needs, Speech & Language needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HLTA, Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in a rewarding specialist setting where every day makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher.

  • Support pupils with a range of SEND needs, adapting learning to meet individual abilities.

  • Maintain a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.

  • Work closely with teachers and support staff to ensure pupils remain engaged and make progress.

  • Promote positive behaviour using trauma-informed and restorative approaches.

  • Provide classroom support, small group interventions and occasional one-to-one support where required.

  • Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff.

  • Build positive relationships with pupils, families and the wider school team.

About You

  • Previous experience working as a HLTA or Cover Supervisor 

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs is desirable.

  • Confident managing classroom behaviour and delivering pre-planned lessons.

  • Patient, resilient and adaptable.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

  • A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.

What’s on Offer

  • Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent role.

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • Specialist SEND CPD and training.

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

  • The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Why work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work both with and for.

Benefits include:

  • Excellent rates of pay.

  • Free CPD-accredited training courses.

  • Wellbeing support and a dedicated consultant.

  • 24/7 communication and guidance.

  • Training tailored to your specific role.

INLDS

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

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