Behaviour specialist Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf on a full-time basis, starting immediately. You will supervise and support students in an alternative curriculum setting, delivering pre-planned lessons and building positive relationships to engage learners.

The role requires strong behaviour management, excellent communication, resilience and a patient, adaptable approach to help pupils succeed and progress in a structured learning

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or similar role.
• Strong behaviour management and confidence with challenging students.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable with a passion for helping young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in an alternative curriculum setting.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities across subjects.
• Build positive relationships and encourage engagement.
• Manage challenging behaviour proactively and consistently.
• Collaborate with staff to support progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Patience

Job description

Behaviour Management Specialist Cover Supervisor

Rhondda Cynon Taf | Immediate Start | £120 - £140 per day | Full-Time

Are you a confident and resilient behaviour management specialist looking for your next challenge?

Aspire People are seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Rhondda Cynon Taf on a full-time basis, starting immediately.

This role will involve working within an alternative curriculum provision, supporting students who may present with challenging behaviour and require additional guidance, structure and positive role models to help them engage with learning. The successful candidate will be calm under pressure, highly resilient and passionate about making a positive difference to young people's outcomes.

The Role

• Supervise and support students within an alternative curriculum setting.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities across a range of subjects.
• Build positive relationships with students and encourage engagement in learning.
• Manage challenging behaviour effectively using a consistent and proactive approach.
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support student progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor or within a similar role.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the confidence to work with students who can be challenging.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people to succeed.

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily pay of £120 - £140 per day.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school environment.
• Ongoing support from Aspire People throughout your placement.
• Potential for long-term opportunities for the right candidate.

If you have the experience, resilience and confidence to thrive in a challenging but highly rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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.