Cover Supervisor & Sports Support Assistant

Cover Supervisor & Sports Support Assistant

Location: Secondary School, Cardiff

Pay: £110 - £120 per day (subject to degree/qualification or experience)

Hours/Contract: 08:30-15:30 / Flexible (Part-time and Full-time options available)

Are you a recent graduate, sports student, or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Whether you're passionate about education or sports development, this is the perfect opportunity to build your skills, support young people, and kickstart your career—all while getting paid.

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with welcoming secondary schools across Cardiff to recruit flexible, enthusiastic individuals for dual roles as Cover Supervisors and Sports Support Assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Humanities, Science, PE, DT, Art, Computing, and MFL.
• Supporting PE lessons, extracurricular activities, and after-school sports clubs.
• Creating engaging, inclusive environments that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
• Building strong relationships with students and staff.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real, hands-on classroom and sports leadership experience.
• Flexible work to suit your university schedule or other commitments.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (we’ll help you).
• Support and mentorship from experienced education professionals.

We’re Looking For:

• Sports students or graduates (or working towards a degree in any subject).
• Individuals with a passion for teaching, coaching, or youth development.
• Great communicators with energy, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.
• Coaching or leadership experience (beneficial but not essential).
• Minimum: Degree-level education or working towards a degree.

Perfect For:

• PE students needing placement hours
• Graduates seeking school-based experience
• Future teachers, coaches, or mentors
• Anyone looking for flexible, rewarding work with young people

Apply today and make a difference in Cardiff’s schools!

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.
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