Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors

Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors – Step Into the Classroom With Confidence ✨

Locations:
Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly

Contract:

Full-Time / Part-Time (until the end of the academic year)
Pay:

Teaching Assistants: £89.38 per day
Cover Supervisors: £110–£125 per day (experience dependent)
Start: ASAP

Your Pathway Into a Rewarding School Career Starts Here

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, new to education, or looking to take the next step, this role offers real classroom experience across Primary, Secondary and SEN settings.

We don’t just place you in schools — we help you grow.
If you join us as a Teaching Assistant, we can upskill and train you to become a Cover Supervisor, giving you the confidence to lead full classes and progress within 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 into 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
Teaching Assistant roles

Schools You’ll Be Supporting

You’ll work with friendly, supportive schools across RCT, Merthyr, and Caerphilly that offer:
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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