Cover Supervisor - SEMH Secondary School

five; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS (refunded after 20 days)

Free specialised SEND and safeguarding

Recommending a friend bonus scheme

Specialist support/mentoring

Job summary

Five Education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor for a specialist SEMH secondary school in the Bristol area. You will cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher, keeping pupils engaged and supported throughout the day.

Applicants should have experience with secondary-aged learners, strong classroom management, and excellent communication. The role offers a supportive team, small class sizes, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged learners
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour and build relationships
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee lessons in the absence of the teacher, keeping pupils engaged
• Work with small classes of 8–10 pupils with LSAs
• Support SEMH pupils to reach their potential

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Bristol South
• Salary: Negotiable
• Start Date: Fri 25th Sept 2026
• Contact Name: Blake Boyland
• Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Contact Phone: [phone]

Job Description

Cover Supervisor - SEMH Secondary School

£120-£130 per day | Full-Time | Immediate Start Five Education

Five Education are looking for a confident and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school supporting secondary-aged pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of students who require additional support to reach their full potential.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the school day. You will be working with small classes of around 8-10 students, supported by an experienced and dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).

The Pupils Have a Range Of Needs, Including:

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

What We’re Looking For

• Have experience working with secondary-aged children or young people
• Can confidently manage classroom behaviour and build positive relationships
• Are patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Are Passionate About Supporting Vulnerable Learners

• Have experience in education, youth work, coaching, support work, care, or similar settings (desirable)

What the School Offers

• Small class sizes of just 8-10 pupils
• Strong support from experienced LSAs and senior leadership
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a genuine impact on young people's education and wellbeing

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £120-£130 per day
• Dedicated consultant support from Five Education
• Free specialised SEND and safeguarding training
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

About Five Education

Five Education specialises in placing exceptional staff within mainstream and specialist schools across the South West. We are committed to finding rewarding roles for candidates who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

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*
• Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at 01174226167.

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 does include 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.

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.

Contact Blake on 0117 422 6167 / [e-mail]