Cover Teacher – SEMH

We are looking for a confident, adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to join a specialist SEMH school in Lancing. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a nurturing and structured environment.

This varied role will involve covering different classes across the school. To help you settle into the position, you will first spend time shadowing experienced staff members and getting to know the pupils, routines and school environment before taking on classroom cover responsibilities.

If you are flexible, proactive and happy to jump in where needed, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role:

• Covering lessons across a range of primary classes when required
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs to engage in learning
• Following lesson plans and adapting activities where needed
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Managing behaviour in a calm, consistent and supportive manner
• Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and senior staff
• Creating a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment

Key Details:

• Location: Lancing
• Hours: School hours, term time only
• Working with primary-aged pupils
• Opportunity for long-term and potential permanent positions

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within education or SEND/SEMH settings
• A flexible and positive approach
• Confidence covering different classes and adapting to changing situations
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Resilient, patient and calm under pressure
• A genuine passion for helping pupils succeed

What’s in it for You?

• Term time only – great work-life balance
• School hours – no night shifts or long 12-hour days
• Opportunity to make a real impact every day
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development

How to Apply

If you are ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.