SEMH Cover Supervisor

Location: Colchester
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: SEN Support Jobs
Reference: LO Cov Sup
Salary: £83.85 - 110.00 per day
Job Published: 5 months ago

SEMH Cover Supervisor

Location: East of England, Essex, Colchester

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Salary: £83.85 - £110 Per day

Job Description:

Job Duties:

  • Supervise and support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
  • Implement pre-planned lessons and ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment
  • Manage classroom behaviour and encourage positive student engagement
  • Provide feedback to regular teachers on student progress and behaviour
  • Support students with additional needs and adapt teaching strategies accordingly

Required Qualifications:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage challenging behaviour effectively

Education:

  • Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a relevant field

Experience:

  • Experience working in a school or educational environment
  • Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Understanding of SEMH and strategies to support students with these needs
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Additional training in behaviour management or special educational needs

Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position with regular school hours
  • Working in a classroom environment with students with SEMH needs
  • Potential exposure to challenging behaviour and emotional situations

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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