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Cover Supervisor

Job in Pitsea, Basildon, Essex County, SS14, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 130 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 130.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cover Supervisor (Contract)
Location: Pitsea

Job Title:

Cover Supervisor

Location:

Basildon

Pay: £90 to £130 per day

Start Date:

Immediate start

Are you an experienced cover supervisor, teaching assistant or graduate with strong classroom presence?

Are you looking for a flexible role where you can choose the days you work?

Do you feel confident managing a classroom and keeping pupils engaged in the teacher’s absence?

I’m Dan, and I’ve been working closely with secondary and primary school settings for the past two years, supporting them with their recruitment needs. I’m currently working with a number of schools in Basildon and the surrounding areas who are looking for reliable Cover Supervisors on a supply basis. There may also be opportunities for longer-term roles for the right candidates.

The Cover Supervisor role involves stepping into the classroom when teaching staff are absent. You’ll be responsible for supervising pupils, delivering pre-set work, maintaining classroom routines and managing behaviour to ensure learning continues smoothly. This role suits confident, organised individuals who are comfortable working across different schools, subjects and year groups.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

Previous experience working with children or young people

Confidence managing a classroom independently

Ability to deliver pre-set work and follow school policies

Strong behaviour management skills

Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups

Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through a straightforward onboarding process

Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel

Competitive rates of pay

Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

PAYE pay, with tax and National Insurance handled correctly and no hidden charges

If you’re interested in this role, click APPLY NOW and we’ll be in touch.

Email:
Contact number: (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
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