Cover Supervisor

Bristol

Start date: September 2026

Pay rate: £115-£135 per day

Ready to take the next step in your education career?

Tradewind Recruitment is looking to speak with experienced Teaching Assistants who have worked in UK secondary schools and are interested in progressing into Cover Supervisor opportunities across Bristol from September 2026.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident Secondary TA who is ready to take on more responsibility, develop their classroom leadership skills and progress into Cover Supervisor work.

Before applying, please confirm:

Do you have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a UK secondary school ?

Are you confident managing classroom behaviour and supporting students independently?

Are you interested in progressing from Teaching Assistant to Cover Supervisor ?

Are you available for opportunities across Bristol from September 2026 ?

Do you have strong communication and classroom management skills?

About Tradewind Recruitment

At Tradewind, we specialise in connecting skilled education professionals with schools across the UK.

With over 240 5-star Google reviews from our candidates, past and present, we pride ourselves on providing a professional and responsive service.

Our experienced consultants support you throughout registration and placement, helping you find opportunities that match your experience, location and career plans.

The Opportunity

As a Cover Supervisor , you will supervise secondary school classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused and learning continues.

You will generally follow pre-prepared lesson plans , communicate instructions clearly and manage classroom behaviour effectively.

This role is particularly suited to Teaching Assistants looking to level up and gain experience leading a classroom independently.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher or subject specialist. Your existing experience working with secondary students, combined with strong behaviour management and communication skills, can provide ...