Teaching Assistants & Unqualified Teachers– Full-Time & Part-Time

Locations: Cardiff & Caerphilly
Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time, with opportunities available until the end of the academic year
Start Date: ASAP
Pay:

• Teaching Assistants: £93 per day
• Cover Supervisors: from £120 per day, depending on experience

Looking to Start or Progress Your Career in Education?

Are you passionate about working with children and young people and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a school setting?

We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors to work across Secondary schools throughout Cardiff and Caerphilly.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, considering a PGCE or teaching career, or looking to transfer your experience from another sector, we can offer opportunities to suit your skills and career goals.

Progression Opportunities

One of the benefits of joining us as a Teaching Assistant is the opportunity to develop your skills and progress into Cover Supervisor work.

For suitable candidates, we provide support and training to help you build the confidence and classroom management skills needed to lead lessons and take the next step in your education career.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to gain practical classroom experience before pursuing teacher training or develop a long-term career working in education.

Teaching Assistant – Key Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:

• Supporting pupils with classroom activities and learning
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting teachers with lesson activities
• Working with pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff

Cover Supervisor – Key Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning activities
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and procedures
• Keep pupils engaged and focused on their work
• Provide appropriate feedback to teaching staff
• Ensure pupils remain safe and follow school expectations

Previous Cover Supervisor experience is beneficial, but training and progression opportunities are available for suitable Teaching Assistants.

Who Are We Looking For?

You do not necessarily need previous school experience. We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable, professional and committed
• Confident communicating with children and young people
• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Able to build positive relationships
• Comfortable working as part of a school team
• Passionate about supporting pupils and their education

We regularly welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Teaching Assistant or classroom support roles
• Youth work
• Childcare
• Sports coaching
• Care and support work
• Behaviour support
• Customer service
• Graduate or university backgrounds
• Community and voluntary work

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive daily rates
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Immediate starts available
• Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEN settings
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Potential progression from Teaching Assistant to Cover Supervisor
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Safeguarding and behaviour management support
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities to gain experience that can support future teacher training
• Potential for longer-term and permanent school opportunities

Compliance & Support

We will guide you through the necessary registration and compliance process, including:

• EWC registration
• Enhanced DBS checks and Update Service
• Safeguarding training
• Reference checks
• Required compliance documentation

Start Your Education Career Today

If you are looking for a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor or school-based support role in Cardiff or Caerphilly, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are looking for your first opportunity in education or are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today with your CV and availability.

Applications are being considered immediately, with roles available to start ASAP.

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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