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Cover Supervisor - SEMH Secondary School
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Cover Supervisor - SEMH School
£120-£130 per day | Full-Time | Immediate Start
About the Role
Five Education is looking for a confident and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school supporting secondary-aged pupils.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day. You will be working with small classes of around 8-10 students, supported by an experienced and dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
The Pupils
Have a range of needs, including:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Behavioural challenges
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Other forms of neurodivergence
You will help create a calm, positive, and structured learning environment where students feel safe, valued, and able to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing lessons in the absence of the class teacher
- Ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day
- Working with small classes of around 8-10 students
- Supported by an experienced and dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
Requirements
We are keen to hear from candidates who:
- Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
- Can confidently manage classroom behaviour and build positive relationships
- Are patient, resilient, and adaptable
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Are passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
- Have experience in education, youth work, coaching, support work, care, or similar settings (desirable)
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What the School Offers
- Small class sizes of just 8-10 pupils
- Strong support from experienced LSAs and senior leadership
- A welcoming and collaborative staff team
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a genuine impact on young people's education and wellbeing
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive daily rate of £120-£130 per day
- Dedicated consultant support from Five Education
- Free specialised SEND and safeguarding training
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
About Five Education
Five Education specialises in placing exceptional staff within mainstream and specialist schools across the South West. We are committed to finding rewarding roles for candidates who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can make a real difference to the lives of young people, 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 Five Education Offers 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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