Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors

Locations: Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Caerphilly

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time (until the end of the academic year)

Pay:

• Teaching Assistants: £89.38 per day
• Cover Supervisors: £110-£125 per day (experience dependent)
• Start: ASAP

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, new to education, or looking to take the next step, this role offers real classroom experience across Primary, Secondary and SEN settings.

We don't just place you in schools - we help you grow. If you join us as a Teaching Assistant, we can upskill and train you to become a Cover Supervisor, giving you the confidence to lead full classes and progress within your career.

Perfect for:

• Graduates
• Students considering PGCE routes
• Support workers / care backgrounds
• Experienced TAs seeking progression
• Anyone passionate about working with young people

• Gain classroom experience quickly across multiple school types
• Flexible work patterns to suit your availability
• Clear progression into Cover Supervisor roles (training provided!)
• Excellent introduction into teaching, youth work or further education roles
• Consistent support from your dedicated consultant
• CPD, safeguarding training & behaviour management support

• Supporting pupils with classwork and activities
• Working 1:1 or with small groups
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery
• Supporting SEN, behaviour or additional learning needs
• Helping create a positive, engaging learning environment

(Training provided if progressing from TA role)

• Leading full classes during teacher absence
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons confidently
• Managing behaviour using school systems
• Keeping pupils focused, engaged and on-task
• Providing feedback to teaching staff after lessons

You don't need teaching experience - but you do need:

• ✔ A positive, professional attitude
• ✔ Confidence working with young people
• ✔ Good communication skills
• ✔ Reliability and resilience
• ✔ A genuine interest in education

Strong applicants often come from:

• Youth work
• Coaching / sports
• Customer service
• Care or support work
• Childcare
• Teaching Assistant roles

You'll work with friendly, supportive schools across RCT, Merthyr, and Caerphilly that offer:

• Clear behaviour systems
• Welcoming staff teams
• Supportive environments for new TAs & Cover Supervisors
• Great opportunities for long-term roles

We help with:

• ✔ EWC registration
• ✔ Enhanced DBS & Update Service
• ✔ Online safeguarding course
• ✔ References & compliance checks

Whether you start as a Teaching Assistant
, step straight into a Cover Supervisor role, or want us to train you to progress
, we're here to support your journey.

Apply now with your CV and availability to get started!

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