Are you confident managing a classroom and supporting students in their learning? We are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in a range of secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with classroom experience who are looking to progress in education, including experienced Teaching Assistants, Classroom Assistants, or aspiring teachers who want to gain valuable school-based experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-set lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students remain engaged with their work in the absence of the regular teacher.

The Role: Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes during teacher absence

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials

• Managing classroom behaviour and engagement

• Supporting pupils to stay on task and complete their work

• Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment

• Reporting back to teaching staff on lesson progress

You may work across a range of subjects, providing valuable support to schools while gaining excellent classroom experience.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for confident and reliable individuals who can manage a classroom environment and support students effectively.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience working in schools or with young people

• The confidence to lead a classroom using pre-set lesson plans

• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills

• A calm, approachable, and assertive manner

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• The ability to adapt quickly to different schools and classroom environments

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or Tutor is highly beneficial.

Why Work With SET Recruitment?

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability

• Short-term, long-term, and potential permanent placements

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in secondary schools

• Industry-leading pay rates

• Free training and professional development opportunities

• A friendly and supportive candidate care team

About SET Recruitment

SET Recruitment proudly serves as a provider to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the Temporary Workers and Supply Teachers’ Framework.

We are committed to supporting education professionals by offering competitive contract rates, free training opportunities, and dedicated candidate support throughout your placement.

We also conduct Enhanced DBS checks to ensure the highest safeguarding standards are maintained.

Choose excellence. Choose SET Education Recruitment.

Important Information

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. If you are not currently registered with the DBS Update Service, SET Recruitment will process your first DBS free of charge, allowing you to join the update service.

Please note the final daily rate of pay will depend on relevant experience.

Network Recruitment Wales is the holding group for SET Education Recruitment Limited.