Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS) – SEMH
Location: Redditch
Salary: TA Level 4 Pay Scale (Term Time) / £100 - £130 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Cover Supervisor (CS) to join an alternative schooling and Residential Provision in Redditch. This setting supports children and young people aged 11-17 with a range of special educational needs, including SEMH, Autism, ADHD, Attachment Disorder, and complex behavioural challenges.
Cover Supervisor (CS) Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher, support staff, and multi-agency teams in devising learning and care plans.
- Encourage students to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Implement clear boundaries and manage behavioural triggers effectively.
- Assist in writing reports, risk assessments, and educational plans.
Cover Supervisor (CS) Requirements:
- Experience working with challenging behaviour in an education, secure, residential, or support setting.
- HLTA qualification or equivalent (graduates encouraged to apply).
- Background in SEN provisions, youth/community services, social work, residential support, ex-military, police, prison, security services, or mental health support.
- Ideally trained in Team Teach, MAPA, NAPPI, or PILLARS (desirable but not essential).
- Possesses experience and expertise in drafting reports, conducting risk assessments, and developing educational plans.
- Ability to provide a full career history and two referees.
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
If you are a dedicated Cover Supervisor (CS) with a passion for helping students achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school environment.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- The chance to make a real impact on students’ learning and well-being.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Cover Supervisor (CS)’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Redditch!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Cover Supervisor (CS)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.