SEN Cover Teacher

Class Cover Teacher Location: Swindon Salary: MPS–UPS Contract: Full-time / Mat Cover Start: January 2026Do you thrive on variety, love stepping into new classrooms, and want to make a difference wherever you teach? We’re looking for a confident and adaptable Class Cover Teacher to join a friendly SEN education provision where every day brings something new. What you’ll be doing You’ll deliver engaging lessons across different year groups, ensuring every pupil feels supported and inspired to learn. You’ll work closely with classroom assistants and colleagues to create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all learners.Your role includes: Teaching pupils in line with national standards and school expectations Bringing creativity and consistency to each classroom you cover Setting clear expectations and maintaining positive behaviour Marking work in line with school policy and celebrating pupil progress Safeguarding pupils and promoting their wellbeing Building respectful relationships with students and colleagues alike Taking part in CPD, team meetings, and wider school life What we’re looking for Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Strong classroom presence and excellent communication skills Ability to adapt quickly to new settings and routines Understanding of a range of learning needs, including SEND Desirable: Additional SEND qualifications ( PECs, TEACCH) Experience with individual education plans and assessment tools Confidence teaching pupils across a wide age and ability range Why this role matters You’ll play a key part in ensuring continuity of learning and supporting pupils to achieve their best — even when their usual teacher isn’t there. It’s a role that rewards flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping young people thrive.We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearbyFeefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD MemberIf you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.If you feel you would be great for this role, apply todayAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.