Job Title: SEND/SEMH Cover Supervisor
Location: Telford
Salary: £17,550 - £25,350
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2024
About Us:
This school is a vibrant and inclusive school dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for all students. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our team is passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential, and we are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Cover Supervisor to join our staff.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and resilient SEND/SEMH Cover Supervisor to provide support for students with additional learning needs, including SEND and SEMH, across a variety of subjects. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising students in the absence of their regular teacher, ensuring that lessons are delivered in an engaging and supportive manner while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and support students with SEND and SEMH needs in the absence of their regular teacher.
- Ensure that students remain on task and complete their work to the best of their ability.
- Provide tailored support for individual students, fostering their social, emotional, and academic development.
- Implement strategies to support students' emotional regulation and behaviour management.
- Build positive relationships with students to create a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Assist in the preparation of resources and materials for lessons as required.
- Work closely with the SENDCo and other staff members to ensure the best outcomes for students.
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and engagement in the classroom, using restorative and proactive approaches to support students.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with students with SEND and/or SEMH, either in a school or similar environment.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting students.
- The ability to manage behaviour effectively and adapt to individual student needs.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- A flexible, proactive attitude, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
Desirable:
- A relevant qualification in education, special educational needs, or a related field (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, Behaviour Management training).
- Experience in a similar cover supervision or teaching assistant role.
If you are passionate about helping students succeed and looking to join a school with a thriving, inclusive culture, we would love to hear from you!
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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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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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