Cover Supervisor

Wakefield Source: WhatJobs

£100 – £125 per day

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:

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

What You’ll Be Doing

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Why Join This School?

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