Cover Supervisor - SEMH Setting

Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term
Tradewind Recruitment

Are you confident working with young people who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have a calm, consistent approach and the ability to build positive relationships with students who may have experienced barriers to education?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEMH setting in the Corby area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a genuine difference to their education, behaviour and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided whilst maintaining a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.

You will work with students who may experience SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional difficulties, challenging behaviour and difficulties engaging with education. The ability to remain patient, calm and consistent is therefore extremely important.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes and delivering pre-prepared lessons

• Supporting students to remain focused and engaged with their learning

• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

• Managing behaviour calmly and consistently in line with school policies

• Supporting students with emotional regulation and de-escalation

• Encouraging positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning

• Providing reassurance and support when students are struggling

• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and the wider SEMH team

• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding behaviour, engagement and progress

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small-group basis where required

• Following individual behaviour and support plans

• Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people

• Have a genuine interest in SEMH, mental health and behaviour support

• Are confident managing groups of young people

• Have a calm, patient and consistent approach

• Can build strong relationships with students who may present challenging behaviour

• Are resilient and able to remain composed in difficult situations

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Can work effectively as part of a wider team

• Are reliable, adaptable and willing to get stuck in

Previous experience within an SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, school, youth work, care, residential or behaviour support setting would be highly beneficial.

This could also be a great opportunity for someone looking to progress into teaching, pastoral support, youth work or a specialist education setting.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates

• Weekly pay

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

• Free access to The National College after working your first day

• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions

• A wide range of education opportunities across Northamptonshire

• Support finding a role that genuinely suits your experience and career goals

If you're passionate about supporting young people and feel you could make a difference within an SEMH setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Tradewind Recruitment team will be in touch.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.