Flexible Primary Teaching & HLTA Supply Roles

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking flexible supply staff for Colchester and surrounding areas, offering opportunities across primary teaching, HLTA and cover supervision. Roles suit those seeking flexible hours across the 2026/2027 academic year.

We partner with a range of welcoming primary schools, providing day-to-day supply, longer placements and potential permanent roles to suit availability and experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS).
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs).
• Experienced Cover Supervisors.
• Unqualified Teachers with relevant classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and maintain high-quality learning.
• Provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher.
• Lead learning using pre-planned lessons or your own professional expertise where appropriate.
• Support pupils' learning and progress across a range of year groups.
• Create a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of all learners.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure pupils continue to thrive.
• Provide clear feedback to support continuity of learning.

Skills

Primary teaching

Classroom management

Flexible work patterns

Education

QTS

ECT

HLTA

Cover Supervisor experience

Unqualified teachers with classroom experience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking flexible supply staff for Colchester and surrounding areas, offering opportunities across primary teaching, HLTA and cover supervision. Roles suit those seeking flexible hours across the 2026/2027 academic year.

We partner with a range of welcoming primary schools, providing day-to-day supply, longer placements and potential permanent roles to suit availability and experience.