Graduate Teaching Assistant to Cover Supervisor Pathway
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
Launch Your Teaching Career in a Secondary School
Location: Newport
Pay: £93–£120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-time or Part time, term-time only
Thinking About Becoming a Teacher?
Are you a graduate considering a career in secondary education but want classroom experience before committing to teacher training?
Teaching Personnel is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring teachers to gain valuable school-based experience as a Teaching Assistant, before progressing onto our Cover Supervisor Training Programme and leading lessons within your specialist subject area.
This role has been designed specifically for graduates who want to build confidence, develop classroom management skills and gain first-hand experience of life in a secondary school before deciding whether to pursue a PGCE, School Direct, PGCE PCET, or other teacher training routes.
The Opportunity
You'll begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant, supporting students and teachers across a secondary school while learning how successful classrooms operate.
As your confidence and experience develop, you'll have the opportunity to complete our Cover Supervisor Training Programme, equipping you with the skills to independently manage classes and deliver pre-planned lessons.
This gradual approach allows you to experience both support and leadership responsibilities within the classroom, helping you make an informed decision about your future in education.
Your Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support students during lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Work alongside teachers to facilitate learning and engagement
Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required
Help students overcome barriers to learning
Support pupils with additional learning needs and varying abilities
Assist with classroom organisation and lesson preparation
Develop positive relationships with students and staff
Gain insight into effective teaching and behaviour management strategies
Progress onto Cover Supervision
Following successful experience as a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to undertake Teaching Personnel's Cover Supervisor Training Programme. xgikmsk
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
Lead classes across your chosen subject specialism where possible
Manage classroom behaviour and maintain engagement
Support students' learning and progress
Build the confidence and skills needed for a future teaching career
Experience the realities of standing at the front of a classroom before committing to teacher training
This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates who want to determine whether teaching is the right career path for them.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant - Thinking of teaching? in Newport employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering educators and supporting their professional growth. With a strong commitment to safeguarding and a nurturing work culture, we offer competitive pay, free CPD training, and a dedicated consultant for guidance throughout your journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs in the vibrant Salford area.
