Cover Supervisor (SEMH) - Secondary School
Blackburn, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, adaptability and confidence to thrive in a dynamic secondary school environment?
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Cover Supervisor to work within an SEMH unit based in a mainstream secondary school in Blackburn . This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on students who may require additional support to access education successfully.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Deliver pre-set lessons across the SEMH provision in the absence of teaching staff
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, using positive and consistent strategies
- Support students with SEMH needs to stay engaged and on task
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and staff
- Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams
- Uphold safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people, ideally within SEMH, SEN or alternative provisions
- Is calm, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is adaptable and able to think on their feet
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If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and thrive in a rewarding setting, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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