Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development

Supportive schools

Competitive pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors, HLTA-trained staff, graduates, and aspiring teachers to support schools across KS3-KS5. Roles include daily supply, full-time placements, long-term positions, and temp-to-perm opportunities.

Enjoy flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, gain valuable school experience for teacher training, and receive ongoing professional development from education consultants. DBS checks and safeguarding support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or HLTA is preferred.
• Graduate entrants welcome and encouraged to apply.
• Aspirant teachers seeking classroom experience are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver set lessons to classes across KS3-KS5.
• Support classroom teachers and contribute to learning activities.
• Manage behaviour and maintain 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.

Skills

Cover Supervisor

HLTA

Graduate

Aspiring Teacher

Behaviour management

Education

HLTA qualification

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:

We welcome applications from:

• 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

Depending on your experience and placement, you may:

• 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

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.