SEMH Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated SEMH Cover Supervisor to work with young people facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role involves building trust, promoting positive behaviour, and adapting lessons to individual needs. The agency offers flexible working arrangements and development opportunities, making it an essential position for those passionate about transforming lives.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to CPD courses

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students.
• Experience in educational settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Step into classrooms to provide continuity of learning when teachers are absent.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Adapt lessons and approaches to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support each learner's progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

SEMH Cover Supervisor

At Tradewind Recruitment, we believe every young person deserves a chance to thrive, no matter their background or challenges. We work closely with a network of specialist and alternative provisions across Swindon, connecting caring, resilient and adaptable people with opportunities to make a real impact every single day.

We're currently looking for a dedicated SEMH Cover Supervisor to work across multiple specialist settings in Swindon. This is an exciting and varied role where no two days are the same - you'll be supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them re‑engage with learning in a safe, supportive and structured environment.

The young people you'll be supporting have often faced barriers to learning due to social, emotional and mental health needs. Many have experienced trauma, disrupted education or difficulties with emotional regulation. They may display challenging behaviour, struggle to trust adults, or find traditional classroom environments overwhelming. With patience, empathy and consistency, you'll help them feel safe, build confidence and rediscover a sense of achievement and belonging.

What you'll do

• Step into classrooms to provide continuity of learning when teachers are absent
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Adapt lessons and approaches to meet individual needs
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support each learner's progress

Why work with us?

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.

Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.

Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you — daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.

Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Tradewind as an SEMH Cover Supervisor in Swindon and start transforming lives — one day at a time.