Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in Greater Manchester. This role offers flexible scheduling with competitive pay ranging from £90 to £110 per day. Responsibilities include supervising classes, managing behavior, and adhering to school policies. Candidates should possess strong communication and classroom management skills. An enhanced DBS check is required, which can be arranged by the agency.

Benefits

Flexible work to suit availability

Access to a range of local schools

Competitive weekly pay

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with young people is preferred but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check can be arranged.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and ensure students stay on task.
• Help manage behavior and support learning activities.
• Follow school policies, including safeguarding.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Experience with young people

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Cover Supervisor – Secondary Phase

Location: Manchester

Work Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent & Temporary options available

Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Start date: ASAP / Ongoing

We are working with a wide range of primary and secondary schools across Greater Manchester who are seeking passionate, motivated Cover Supervisors to join their teams. Whether you’re looking for daily supply to build confidence, a fixed-term placement, or a permanent role as you complete your induction, we have opportunities to suit your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and ensure students stay on task.
• Help manage behavior and support learning activities.
• Follow school policies, including safeguarding.

Requirements

• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Experience with young people (preferred but not essential).
• Enhanced DBS check (can be arranged).

Benefits

• Flexibility: Choose your work schedule.
• Variety: Experience in different schools.

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Access to a range of local schools and Early Years settings.
• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Continued professional development and training e.g. CPD Programme and Teachers Networking events.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella fees).
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey.

How to Apply

If this role interests you, please submit your application form along with an updated CV. Please don’t forget to click ‘Confirm my interest' or ‘Apply’ button to let us know of your interest; however, additionally you can also write to us at [e-mail]