Cover Supervisor- SEMH

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative alternative schooling provision is seeking a dedicated professional to support children and young people with special educational needs. This role involves collaborating with teachers and support staff to create tailored learning and care plans, fostering an environment where each child can thrive academically and socially. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing challenging behaviour and a strong background in educational or support settings. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in the lives of young people facing various challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in educational or support settings.
• Knowledge in writing reports and education plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher and multi-agency teams in learning plans.
• Manage triggers of challenging behaviour and support children emotionally.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Report writing

Risk assessments

Education plans

Team Teach training

MAPA training

NAPPI training

Pillars training

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Redditch

This is an Alternative Schooling and Residential Provision catering to children and young people aged 11-17 with various SEN, including Highly Sexualised behaviours, SEMH, Attachment Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Aggression, and those from Broken homes.

Your role involves supporting the class teacher, support staff, and multi-agency teams to devise learning and care plans, encouraging the child/young person to reach their full potential.

You will need to set clear boundaries and manage triggers of challenging behaviour while supporting the child academically, emotionally, and socially.

The ideal candidate:

• Experience working with challenging behaviour within an education, secure, residential, or support setting
• HLTA qualification or equivalent (graduates encouraged to apply)
• Knowledge and experience in writing reports, risk assessments, and education plans
• Experience working in or in similar settings such as challenging SEN provisions, youth/community/social services, residential support, ex-military, police, prison, security services, or mental health support services (including crisis or suicide prevention)
• Ideally, trained in Team Teach, MAPA, NAPPI, or Pillars (desired but not necessary)
• Possess a clear enhanced DBS registered with the update service (we can provide details on how to start a new application)
• Able to provide a full career history and two referees