SEMH Cover Supervisor

SEMH Cover Supervisor

Corby, Northamptonshire Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) to join a supportive secondary school in the Corby area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience working with young people with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges or additional emotional needs and is confident leading learning activities and managing a classroom environment.

The school is looking for someone who can build strong relationships with students, remain calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour, and provide the structure and support students need to engage positively with their learning.

The Role

As an SEMH Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in supporting students both academically and emotionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher

Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities

Leading small-group activities and interventions

Supporting students with SEMH and behavioural needs

Building positive, trusting relationships with students

Supporting students with emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Maintaining a calm, structured and consistent classroom environment

Encouraging students to engage with their learning

Supporting students who may experience anxiety, emotional difficulties or barriers to learning

Managing challenging behaviour using a calm and consistent approach

Helping students develop confidence, resilience and independence

Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams and other support staff

Providing feedback on student engagement, behaviour and progress

Supporting the wider pastoral and SEMH provision within the school

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has experience working with young people with SEMH needs and is confident delivering sessions or leading groups.

You may have experience as a:

Cover Supervisor

Behaviour Mentor

Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Learning Mentor

Youth Worker

Sports Coach

Residential Support Worker

Intervention Lead

Support Worker

Alternative Provision Practitioner

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs

Experience delivering activities, sessions or learning to groups of young people

Strong behaviour management skills

The ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A patient, empathetic and resilient approach

Confidence leading a classroom or group

A genuine passion for supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing

The ability to establish clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationships

A commitment to helping students overcome barriers to learning

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities

Free access to The National College after your first day worked

Opportunities for long-term, permanent and temp-to-perm positions

Ongoing support and career guidance

Access to a wide range of education opportunities across Northamptonshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced education, youth work, care or support professional who wants to make a genuine difference to young people with SEMH needs while developing their career within education.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

To express your interest in this position, please email with your CV