Immediate Start – Paid School Support Work (Full Training Provided)
Are you currently between roles or looking for immediate work?
Local Education are recruiting confident, reliable individuals to work in secondary schools across South Essex, Chelmsford and East London as Cover Supervisors and Classroom Support staff.
No teaching qualification required.
If you have experience in:
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Customer service
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Coaching or sports
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Youth work
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Care work
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Hospitality
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Management
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The Armed Forces
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Or any role involving leadership or responsibility
We want to hear from you.
What is a Cover Supervisor?
You will supervise pre-set lessons in secondary schools when teachers are absent. You are not expected to plan or mark work — your role is to manage behaviour, maintain structure and ensure pupils stay on task.
We provide:
• Free extensive training before you start
• School-specific guidance
• Ongoing support & training
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Immediate starts available
Pay Rates (Increased for 2026)
From £89 – £115 per day (PAYE) depending on experience
Higher rates available for experienced candidates
No umbrella pressure. Transparent PAYE structure.
Why Join Local Education?
We are one of the most established education recruitment businesses in South Essex, supplying over 30 schools daily.
• Consistent work available
• Opportunities to move into long-term roles
• Route into teacher training
• Supportive team
• Clear progression pathway
Many of our cover supervisors move into long-term contracts or teacher training within 6–12 months.
Ideal Candidate
• Confident communicator
• Calm under pressure
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable leading a classroom
• Looking for immediate work
A DBS will be required (we can assist with this).
Apply Today
We are holding interviews this week and next week with immediate start dates available.
If you are serious about working and want structured, well-paid school work — apply now