Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors New

Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors

Location: Cardiff
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time - until the end of the academic year
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £120 per day via PAYE

Your Route Into a Rewarding Career in Education

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Perhaps you're a graduate considering a career in teaching, a support worker looking to transfer your skills into education, or someone who simply wants to make a difference to young people's lives.

Whatever your background, this could be your opportunity to step into the classroom, gain valuable experience and build a career in education.

We work with schools across Primary, Secondary and SEN settings, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and discover the environment that's right for you.

And importantly, we don't just place you in schools - we help you progress.

If you join us as a Teaching Assistant, we can provide the training and support you need to progress into Cover Supervisor opportunities, giving you the confidence and experience to lead classes independently.

Who Are These Roles Perfect For?

We're particularly interested in hearing from:

• Graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience
• Students considering a PGCE or future teaching career
• Support workers and candidates from care backgrounds
• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for career progression
• Youth workers and sports coaches
• Childcare professionals
• Anyone passionate about supporting and inspiring young people

No previous teaching experience is essential. What matters most is your attitude, reliability and ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

• £120 per day via PAYE
• Fast access to classroom experience across a range of school settings
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability
• Clear progression opportunities from Teaching Assistant to Cover Supervisor
• Training and support to help you develop your classroom confidence
• Valuable experience for those considering teaching, youth work or further education
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• CPD opportunities and safeguarding training
• Support with behaviour management and classroom strategies
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and secure longer-term positions

Teaching Assistant Roles

As a Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting pupils with classwork, activities and learning
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Helping manage behaviour and promote positive engagement
• Creating a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

Cover Supervisor Roles

For experienced candidates - or Teaching Assistants progressing through our training pathway - Cover Supervisor responsibilities can include:

• Leading classes during teacher absence
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and learning activities
• Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies and procedures
• Keeping pupils focused, engaged and on task
• Supporting pupils to complete their work independently
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons

Training and support are available for Teaching Assistants looking to progress into Cover Supervisor positions.

What We're Looking For

You don't need formal teaching experience. We are looking for people who demonstrate:

• A positive and professional attitude