PE Cover Supervisor – SEMH Secondary Provision (Full-Time)
Location: Wigan Area
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Our partner SEMH secondary school in the Wigan area is seeking a dedicated PE Cover Supervisor to join their supportive and highly specialist team.
This provision supports pupils with a range of SEMH needs, including anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties, trauma-related behaviours, and emotional dysregulation. Many students require a calm, consistent role model who can support them to engage positively in physical education and maintain healthy routines.
About the Role
As a PE Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Deliver and supervise PE lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
- Support pupils to engage safely and positively in physical activities.
- Manage the classroom environment and promote positive behaviour strategies.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage participation and confidence.
- Support students with varying SEMH needs through consistency, patience, and clear boundaries.
- Work collaboratively with PE staff, behaviour mentors, and the wider pastoral team.
- Assist in setting up equipment and ensuring safe practice in line with school policies.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Experienced working with young people, ideally in a school, youth work, coaching or SEMH setting.
- Confident in delivering or supervising secondary PE sessions across KS3–KS4.
- Able to remain calm, resilient and consistent in challenging situations.
- Understanding of the needs of students with SEMH and the importance of trauma-informed approaches.
- Strong communicators who can build positive relationships quickly.
- In possession of an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply for one through Teaching Personnel.
- Fully committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday.
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Ongoing CPD, including behaviour management and SEMH-specific training.
- A dedicated team to support your placement and career development.
- Opportunity to make a transformative impact within a specialist setting.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to support young people to thrive, click Apply Now or send your CV to your Teaching Personnel consultant today.
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.
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