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Cover Supervisor SEMH School (BS15)
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Cover Supervisor - SEMH School (BS15)
£120-£130 per day | Full-Time | Immediate Start
About the Role
Five Education are seeking a dedicated and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEMH school in the BS15 area of Bristol, supporting secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff, helping to maintain a positive and structured learning environment. You'll work closely with an experienced team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who provide additional support throughout the school day.
Class sizes are deliberately kept small, with 8-10 pupils per class, allowing staff to build strong relationships with students and provide tailored support where needed.
The Pupils You Will Support May Present With:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Behavioural challenges
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Other forms of neurodivergence
- Additional learning and communication needs
The Ideal Candidate
We would love to hear from applicants who:
- Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
- Are confident managing behaviour and setting clear boundaries
- Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils
- Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
- Have experience within education, youth work, coaching, residential care, support work, or similar settings
- Are passionate about helping young people achieve their potential
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What the School Offers
- Small class sizes of 8-10 pupils
- A highly supportive team of LSAs and teaching staff
- Strong leadership and excellent pastoral support
- A rewarding opportunity to positively impact vulnerable young people's lives
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What Five Education Offers
- Competitive daily pay of £120-£130 per day
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
- Free SEND and safeguarding training
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across Bristol and the South West
- Weekly pay with a straightforward payroll process
About Five Education
Five Education specialises in recruiting for SEND, SEMH, and alternative provision settings across the South West. We pride ourselves on matching passionate and talented candidates with schools where they can thrive and make a genuine difference.
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a specialist school where you can support young people to succeed both academically and personally, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Five Education.
Essential Criteria
- Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
- Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
- Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
- Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one* Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.
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What Can Five Education Offer You?
- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol!
- Free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
- Recommending a friend bonus scheme
- Specialist support / mentoring while you are working
If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.
Pay:
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting:
Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
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