Cover Supervisor SEMH School (BS15)

Five Education; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Free SEND and safeguarding training

Weekly pay

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Five Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor to lead pre-planned lessons at a SEMH School (BS15). You will maintain a positive, structured learning environment and work alongside experienced LSAs to support pupils.

The role suits someone with experience with secondary-aged students, strong behaviour management, and the ability to build professional relationships. The school offers small class sizes and ongoing professional development, with weekly payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
• Confident managing behaviour and setting clear boundaries
• Able to build positive, professional relationships with pupils
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Experience in education, youth work, coaching, residential care, support work, or similar settings
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Work with a team of LSAs to provide tailored support.
• Maintain a small-class environment (8–10 pupils) and foster positive relationships.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Patient

Empathy

Job description

Cover Supervisor - SEMH School (BS15) – £120-£130 per day, Full-Time, Immediate Start, Five Education

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff, helping to maintain a positive and structured learning environment. You'll work closely with an experienced team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) who provide additional support throughout the school day.

Class sizes are deliberately kept small, with 8-10 pupils per class, allowing staff to build strong relationships with students and provide tailored support where needed.

No two days are the same, and the role requires someone who can remain calm, adaptable, and positive in a dynamic school environment.

The pupils you will support may present with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Behavioural challenges
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Other forms of neurodivergence
• Additional learning and communication needs

The Ideal Candidate

• Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
• Are confident managing behaviour and setting clear boundaries
• Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have experience within education, youth work, coaching, residential care, support work, or similar settings
• Are passionate about helping young people achieve their potential

What the School Offers

• Small class sizes of 8-10 pupils
• A highly supportive team of LSAs and teaching staff
• Strong leadership and excellent pastoral support
• A rewarding opportunity to positively impact vulnerable young people's lives
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

What Five Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £120-£130 per day
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Free SEND and safeguarding training
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities across Bristol and the South West
• Weekly pay with a straightforward payroll process

About Five Education
Five Education specialises in recruiting for SEND, SEMH, and alternative provision settings across the South West. We pride ourselves in matching passionate and talented candidates with schools where they can thrive and make a genuine difference.

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.

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

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 includes 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.