Behaviour specialist Cover Supervisor

Aspire People; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Immediate start

Long-term opportunity

Support from Aspire People consultant

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a confident and resilient Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Newport, with an immediate start. The role sits in an alternative curriculum provision, supporting pupils who present challenging behaviours and require strong, consistent management and positive relationships to engage with education.

The successful candidate will be a calm, authoritative presence who can establish clear boundaries while building trust and rapport with students, working with school

Qualifications

• Experience as Cover Supervisor, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or similar.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and confidence with challenging students.
• Calm, authoritative presence with ability to build rapport.
• Resilient, adaptable and quick-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students within an alternative curriculum setting.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across a range of subjects.
• Support pupils who may be disengaged from mainstream education.
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Relationship building

Job description

Behaviour Management Specialist Cover Supervisor Newport | Immediate Start | £120 - £140 per day | Full-Time

Are you an experienced behaviour management specialist looking for a rewarding challenge?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a confident and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Newport with an immediate start available.

This role is based within an alternative curriculum provision, supporting pupils who can present with challenging behaviours and require strong, consistent behaviour management and positive relationships to help them engage successfully with education. The successful candidate will be a calm, authoritative presence who can establish clear boundaries while building trust and rapport with students.

The Role

• Supervise students within an alternative curriculum setting.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across a range of subjects.
• Support pupils who may be disengaged from mainstream education.
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Encourage positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, structured and purposeful learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills and confidence working with challenging students.
• Builds strong professional relationships and remains calm under pressure.
• Is resilient, adaptable and able to think on their feet.
• Has a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £120 - £140 per day.
• Immediate start available.
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive school environment.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and outcomes of young people.

£100 Joining Bonus Available (Terms and conditions apply).

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.