Unqualified Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor

Locations: Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf & Caerphilly
Contract: Full Time & Part Time Roles Available
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Competitive rates – dependent on experience

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start or build a career in education?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Unqualified Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to work across a range of Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools throughout Merthyr, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Caerphilly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy supporting young people and want to gain valuable classroom experience — no formal teaching qualifications required.

• Support pupils across a range of ages and abilities, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged with learning.
• Supervise whole classes independently.
• Support students in completing set work and maintaining a productive classroom environment.

• Confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Reliable and able to work in different school settings.
• Strong communicators with good behaviour management skills.
• Patient, supportive, and approachable.
• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply, though this is not essential.

Teaching Personnel can support you in obtaining:

• Education Workforce Council (EWC) Registration
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
• References covering the past two years

• Competitive daily pay rates based on experience
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
• Access to free CPD and online training courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Ready to take the next step in your education career and make a difference in local schools?

Apply now with your CV — we’d love to hear from you!