Cover Supervisor SEMH with Woodwork/ Construction Skills

Empowering Learning; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a SEMH Special School in Teesside. This full-time role involves delivering practical vocational sessions in woodwork and construction, supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in PRU settings and a passion for helping young people thrive.

Benefits

Ongoing professional support and development

Competitive daily rate

Consistent work schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in a PRU or SEMH school setting.
• Knowledge of woodwork/construction.
• Relevant qualifications or practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise pre-prepared lessons.
• Lead practical sessions in woodwork and construction.
• Support SEMH learners using effective de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Vocational Skills Delivery

Woodwork

Construction

Resilience

Education

Level 3 TA

HLTA

Construction/Woodwork Training

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor - PRU / SEMH Specialist with Woodwork & Construction Skills
Location: Teesside
Start Date: ASAP
Working Days: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:00pm
Salary: 110 - 130 per day (depending on experience)

Empowering Learning is a market-leading education recruitment company, currently working in partnership with a well-established SEMH Special School in Teesside. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and confident Cover Supervisor with experience in PRU settings and a background in woodwork and construction. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity offering the chance to make a real difference to the lives of students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The Role

• Deliver and supervise pre-prepared lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Lead and support practical sessions in woodwork, basic construction, and vocational skills.
• Engage students in hands-on learning to build confidence, discipline, and motivation.
• Support SEMH learners both in group and 1:1 settings, using effective de-escalation strategies.
• Provide consistency, structure, and positive role modelling to help students progress both academically and emotionally.
• Work closely with the teaching team, pastoral staff, and behaviour leads to deliver personalised support.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience in a PRU or SEMH school setting.
• Be confident managing behaviours that challenge.
• Have knowledge of woodwork/construction or experience delivering vocational sessions.
• Be calm, resilient, and passionate about helping young people thrive in alternative education.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the students and the school.
• Ideally hold a relevant qualification (e.g., Level 3 TA, HLTA, Construction/Woodwork Training), though practical experience is equally valued.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead practical, vocational learning that makes a real difference.
• Competitive daily rate and consistent work schedule.
• Ongoing professional support and development through Empowering Learning.

How to Apply:
If you're a confident and compassionate Cover Supervisor with a passion for supporting young people through vocational learning, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Steph at Empowering Learning on (phone number removed).

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