Cover Supervisor and Manual Handling Lead

Summary:

Join a school as a Cover Supervisor and Manual Handling Lead. Support teaching and promote safe practices.

About the School:

A school dedicated to supporting students with special needs, including ASD and severe learning difficulties. It provides a personalised curriculum and specialist facilities to help students achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity:

As a Cover Supervisor and Manual Handling Lead, you will ensure smooth operations across the school, support teaching staff, and promote safe manual handling practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student learning and school operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily cover arrangements across the school
• Liaise with external agencies to secure suitable cover staff
• Manage and deploy midday supervisors
• Lead structured and unstructured play provision
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and provide classroom support
• Lead delivery of physiotherapy programmes (9:00am–12:00pm)
• Promote and monitor safe manual handling practices
• Work collaboratively with staff, senior leadership, and external professionals

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Experience working in a school setting (SEND experience desirable)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Confident leading groups and supporting pupils’ learning
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and external partners
• Knowledge or experience of manual handling (training can be provided)

Preferred

• Experience in manual handling leadership
• Experience in SEND education
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with physiotherapy programmes or similar support roles

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary on the Lambeth Payscale 6, Point 19
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive safeguarding and DBS check process
• Access to specialist facilities and a dynamic learning environment