Job Description

SEMH Learning & Behaviour Cover Supervisor
Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment

Are you confident leading groups of young people and passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Do you have experience delivering sessions, leading activities, coaching, mentoring or working within education, care or youth settings?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a SEMH Learning & Behaviour Cover Supervisor to join a specialist educational setting in the Corby area. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can combine strong behaviour management skills with the ability to engage and motivate young people who may face barriers to learning.

The Role

Working within a specialist SEMH setting, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the teacher, delivering pre-planned learning activities and ensuring students remain engaged throughout the day.

This role requires someone who can build positive relationships, establish clear boundaries and adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of students.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities

  • Leading small group interventions and classroom sessions

  • Supporting students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges

  • Encouraging engagement, participation and positive learning behaviours

  • Building strong and trusting relationships with students

  • Managing behaviour using a calm, consistent and supportive approach

  • Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing

  • Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and support professionals

  • Creating a safe, structured and positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in both delivering sessions and supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs.

You may have experience as a:

  • Cover Supervisor

  • Behaviour Mentor

  • Youth Worker

  • Sports Coach

  • Teaching Assistant

  • Residential Support Worker

  • Intervention Lead

  • Learning Mentor

  • Support Worker

  • Alternative Provision Practitioner

To be successful, you will:

  • Be confident leading groups and delivering activities or learning sessions

  • Have experience supporting young people with SEMH, behavioural or emotional needs

  • Be calm, resilient and able to manage challenging situations positively

  • Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Be passionate about helping young people succeed

  • Be able to engage students who may have become disengaged from education

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

  • Free access to CPD and training opportunities

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

  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

  • Access to a variety of specialist education settings

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to utilise their experience in session delivery, coaching, mentoring or behaviour support within a specialist SEMH educational environment.

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

If you're passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and have experience leading groups or delivering sessions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!