Cover Supervisor & Pastoral Support Specialist SEMH & ASC Provision
More Than a Classroom - A Place for Growth. Make Your Mark in Blackpool.
Are you a resilient, proactive, and empathetic individual who can bridge the gap between academic support and pastoral care? We are seeking a versatile Cover Supervisor / Pastoral Support Lead to join our dedicated team in Blackpool.
This is a full-time (5 days a week) role within a specialist school catering to children and young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).
The Role: Impact Beyond the Lesson Plan
This unique dual-role is perfect for someone who thrives on variety and is passionate about student wellbeing. You will be a consistent, calming presence across the school, responsible for:
- Adaptive Cover: Delivering pre-planned lessons across various subjects, ensuring a stable and productive learning environment when teachers are absent.
- Pastoral Mentoring: Acting as a key point of contact for students, providing emotional support, and helping them navigate social challenges or "big feelings."
- De-escalation & Regulation: Using trauma-informed approaches to help students regulate their emotions and re-engage with their learning.
- Classroom Support: When not covering lessons, you will work alongside class teams to support individual pupils with their EHCP targets.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: Previous experience working with SEMH, ASC, or "at-risk" youth (this could be in a school, youth work, or residential setting).
- Confidence: The ability to manage a classroom and command respect through building genuine relationships rather than just "authority."
- Resilience: A thick skin and a warm heart. You understand that "challenging behaviour" is often a form of communication.
- Reliability: Our students thrive on consistency; we need someone committed to being there for them 5 days a week.
Why Join Our Blackpool School?
"We don't just teach subjects here; we teach life skills and emotional intelligence. Our staff are a tight-knit family who support each other as much as we support the kids."
- Professional Development: Access to specialist training including Team-Teach, Trauma-Informed Practice, and ASC Awareness.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists, SENCOs, and experienced support staff.
- Career Progression: An excellent stepping stone for those considering a future career in teaching, social work, or educational psychology.
- A Fresh Start: Help us change the narrative for students who have often felt let down by mainstream education.
How to Apply
If you are ready to be the positive role model our students in Blackpool need, apply today.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience with SEMH or pastoral support to