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Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors - Step Into the Classroom With
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ 93 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: 10 days
Job Description
Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors – Step Into the Classroom With Confidence
Locations: Cardiff & Caerphilly
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time (until end of academic year)
Pay:
Teaching Assistants: £93 per day
Cover Supervisors: £120-£130 per day (experience dependent)
Start: From the 2nd of September 2026
Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, new to education, or looking to take the next step, this role offers real classroom experience across Secondary settings.
We don't just place you in schools — we help you grow. Join us as a Teaching Assistant and we'll upskill and train you to become a Cover Supervisor, giving you the confidence to lead full classes and progress your career.
Perfect for:
Graduates
Students considering PGCE routes
Support workers / care backgrounds
Experienced TAs seeking progression
Anyone passionate about working with young people
Why Join Us?
Gain classroom experience quickly across multiple school types
Flexible work patterns to suit your availability
Clear progression into Cover Supervisor roles (training provided)
Excellent introduction to teaching, youth work or further education roles
Consistent support from your dedicated consultant
CPD, safeguarding training & behaviour management support
Roles Available
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
Supporting pupils with classwork and activities
Working 1:1 or with small groups
Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery
Supporting SEN, behaviour or additional learning needs
Helping create a positive, engaging learning environment
Cover Supervisor Responsibilities (training provided if progressing from TA role)
Leading full classes during teacher absence
Delivering pre-prepared lessons confidently
Managing behaviour using school systems
Keeping pupils focused, engaged and on-task
Providing feedback to teaching staff after lessons
What We're Looking For
You don't need teaching experience — but you do need:
A positive, professional attitude
Confidence working with young people
Good communication skills
Reliability and resilience
A genuine interest in education
Strong applicants often come from: youth work, coaching/sports, customer service, care or support work, childcare, or existing Teaching Assistant roles.
Schools You'll Be Supporting
You'll work with friendly, supportive schools across Cardiff and Caerphilly offering:
Clear behaviour systems
Welcoming staff teams
Supportive environments for new TAs & Cover Supervisors
Great opportunities for long-term roles
Requirements — We Guide You Through Everything
We help with:
EWC registration
Enhanced DBS & Update Service
Online safeguarding course
References & compliance checks
Ready to Build a Career in Education?
Whether you start as a Teaching Assistant, step straight into a Cover Supervisor role, or want us to train you to progress, we're here to support your journey.
Apply now with your CV and availability to get started.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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