Graduates & Undergraduates – Sunderland Secondary Schools Cover Supervisor | Teaching Assistant | September 2026 | Competitive Daily Rates
Graduating this year? Considering a career in education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting graduates and final year undergraduates for classroom support and cover roles across secondary schools in Sunderland, with positions available from September 2026.
These roles are a genuine entry point into the profession — not just a placeholder while you figure out next steps. You'll be working in real schools, with real students, building the kind of practical experience that puts you ahead when it comes to teacher training applications, SEND roles, or any other path within education you're considering.
Whether you're drawn to the structure of a Cover Supervisor position or the student-focused nature of a Teaching Assistant role, there are opportunities across a range of Sunderland schools that will suit different strengths and interests.
Day to day you could be:
- Supervising classes and delivering pre-set work across a variety of subjects
- Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
- Assisting teachers with classroom management and lesson delivery
- Working with students who require additional support to access the curriculum
- Contributing to a positive, inclusive school environment
We're looking for people who have:
- A degree in any subject, or who are in their final year of undergraduate study with a confirmed graduation date
- A genuine enthusiasm for working with young people
- Confidence, reliability, and strong communication skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What Teaching Personnel offers:
- Competitive daily rates
- Weekly pay via PAYE
- Dedicated consultant support
- Free CPD and training
- A clear pathway into teaching or permanent support roles
Contract: Flexible | Start: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland secondary schools
Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.
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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