Support Staff & Cover Supervisor Opportunities – Cardiff Secondary Schools

Cardiff
£120 per day | Weekly PAYE Pay
Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Work Available

Are you a recent graduate, sports student, aspiring teacher, or someone passionate about supporting young people? Looking to gain valuable school experience while getting paid?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with welcoming secondary schools across Cardiff to recruit enthusiastic, reliable individuals for a range of support roles including Support Staff, Cover Supervisors, Sports Mentors, and Classroom Assistants.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience in education, coaching, youth work, or behaviour support while making a genuine difference in pupils’ lives.

Schools Are Keen to Hear From People With Backgrounds In:

✔️ Sports Coaching / Fitness Instruction
✔️ Youth Work / Mentoring
✔️ Drama / Performing Arts
✔️ Tutoring / Teaching Support
✔️ Behaviour Support / Pastoral Care
✔️ Welsh Speaking Professionals
✔️ Team Leadership / Community Work
✔️ Graduates / University Students
✔️ Aspiring Teachers / PGCE Applicants

The Role May Include:

• Supporting pupils in class on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Delivering pre-planned lessons in the teacher’s absence
• Assisting with PE lessons, sports sessions, and after-school clubs
• Helping with behaviour, engagement, and confidence building
• Creating a safe, positive, and motivating learning environment
• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Supporting students with additional learning needs where required

Subjects May Include:

English, Maths, Science, Humanities, PE, Art, DT, Computing, and MFL.

Ideal Candidates Will Be:

• Confident, approachable, and reliable
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Strong communicators with a calm presence
• Adaptable, proactive, and energetic
• Comfortable leading groups or supporting individuals
• Experienced working with children, teenagers, or in team environments

What You’ll Gain:

⭐ Valuable classroom and school-based experience
⭐ Flexible work to fit around studies or commitments
⭐ Excellent daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE
⭐ Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
⭐ Pathways into teaching, pastoral, SEN, or permanent school roles
⭐ The chance to make a real impact every day

Whether you’re looking to start a career in education or bring your transferable skills into schools, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start making a difference in Cardiff secondary schools.

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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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