Before you commit to a PGCE or SCITT, imagine knowing exactly what school life feels like. Graduates across Durham are joining schools as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors, gaining paid experience while working out their next move. Halfway through, here’s the important bit: TA roles are Monday to Friday during term time only Cover Supervisor roles offer flexibility across the week Work across primary, secondary, SEND and alternative provision Build strong school references for teacher training applications A Cover Supervisor runs lessons using work set by the teacher, supports behaviour, and keeps learning moving. You gain classroom confidence fast, especially in KS3 and KS4 settings. Supply work means variety, breathing space, and exposure to different schools before choosing where you want to train or teach. Protocol Education supports graduates every step of the way, with free CPD, Thrive training, weekly pay, and honest advice about teacher training routes in Durham. This isn’t just a graduate job, it’s a launchpad. 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.