Cover Supervisor/HLTA/Instructor/Future Teacher/Graduate

Protocol Education Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is looking for Cover Supervisors and HLTAs in Basildon. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic individuals eager to provide support across various schools. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, managing behaviour, and fostering a positive learning environment. Opportunities range from daily supply work to long-term placements and they offer free training, competitive pay, and professional development support. This is a temporary position with potential pathways to permanence.

Benefits

Flexible work

Ongoing professional development

Competitive pay

Supportive school environments

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or HLTA is preferred.
• Recently graduated individuals looking to enter education will be considered.
• Aspiring teachers needing classroom experience are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver set lessons to classes across KS3–KS5.
• Support classroom teachers and contribute to learning activities.
• Manage behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

Confident communicators

Strong behaviour-management skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Job description

Join Our Team: Cover Supervisors / HLTAs / Graduates / Future Teachers Wanted!

Are you passionate about education and ready to inspire the next generation? Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a qualified HLTA, a recent graduate, or a future teacher looking to build classroom experience, we want to hear from you!

We’re recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and committed individuals for a mix of:

• Daily supply work
• Full-time placements
• Long-term roles
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Why Join Us?

• ✔ Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• ✔ Valuable school experience—perfect for those considering teacher training
• ✔ Supportive schools with welcoming staff and strong values
• ✔ Ongoing professional development and guidance from experienced education consultants
• ✔ Competitive pay and consistent opportunities throughout the year

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Qualified HLTAs
• Graduates eager to enter the education sector
• Aspiring teachers who want hands‑on classroom experience
• Confident communicators with strong behaviour‑management skills
• Individuals who are proactive, adaptable, and passionate about helping students succeed

Your Role

• Deliver set lessons to classes across KS3–KS5
• Support classroom teachers and contribute to learning activities
• Manage behaviour and ensure a positive, safe learning environment
• Step into different subjects and year groups as needed
• Build rapport with students and become a valued member of the school community

Ready to take the next step?

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and excited about gaining or growing your experience in schools, we want to hear from you!

Please apply today to secure daily supply work or your next long‑term role. Let’s find the right school and the right future for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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