Cover supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – SEMH School (Alternative Provision)
Location: Wakefield WF2 (commutable from Leeds, Pontefract, Castleford, Barnsley & surrounding areas)
Pay: £100 – £125 per day
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Are you confident managing behaviour and passionate about supporting vulnerable young people?

We are recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a specialist SEMH school in Wakefield, supporting students aged 7–15 who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships, provide consistency, and help students re-engage with education in a structured and supportive environment.

About this role

In this role, you will supervise classes during teacher absences and support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and additional learning needs.

The school provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment focused on:

1. Rebuilding confidence and engagement in learning
2. Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
3. Creating structure, routine, and positive relationships
4. Helping students develop resilience, social skills, and independence
5. Supporting pupils who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

What You’ll Be Doing

6. Supervising classes using pre-planned work across KS1–KS4
7. Managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies
8. Building strong relationships with students to encourage engagement
9. Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
10. Using de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulation
11. Promoting a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
12. Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and behaviour teams
13. Acting as a positive role model for vulnerable young people

What We’re Looking For

14. Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or vulnerable young people
15. Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
16. Calm, resilient, and patient approach
17. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
18. Backgrounds in education, youth work, sports coaching, care, mentoring, or support work are highly valued
19. Full-time availability (Monday–Friday)
20. Team Teach or behaviour training is desirable but not essential

Why Join This School?

21. Competitive daily pay: £110 – £125 per day
22. Long-term opportunity within a specialist SEMH setting
23. Ongoing CPD and training in behaviour management and de-escalation
24. Supportive and experienced leadership team
25. Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives
26. Excellent experience for those considering careers in teaching, psychology, youth justice, or social work

Ideal For

27. Experienced Cover Supervisors
28. Behaviour Mentors or SEMH Teaching Assistants
29. Sports Coaches or Youth Workers
30. Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or Education
31. Individuals passionate about supporting excluded or vulnerable students

Apply Today

If you’re ready to support young people in overcoming barriers and achieving success, we’d love to hear from you.

Samuel Agbana

0113 418 0100

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