Primary cover staff

Primary Cover Staff – Teachers & Teaching Assistants

Location: Wakefield and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply / Day-to-Day / Short-Term Cover / Potential Long-Term
Roles: Primary Teachers & Teaching Assistants – EYFS, KS1 & KS2
Pay: 90-220, dependent on role and experience

Are you a Primary Teacher or Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work across Wakefield this September?

We are recruiting Primary Cover Staff to join our growing supply team, supporting a large network of primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for both qualified Teachers and experienced Teaching Assistants to provide reliable classroom cover and support across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Rather than being tied to one school, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of welcoming primary settings, covering planned and unplanned staff absences and providing additional classroom support where needed.

Whether you're looking for regular work throughout the week, a couple of days to fit around other commitments, or the flexibility of day-to-day supply, we'd love to hear from you.

The Roles

Depending on your experience and the role, you may:

Deliver engaging lessons and activities across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Support teachers and pupils throughout the school day

Follow lesson plans and resources provided by the school

Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required

Create and maintain a positive, supportive and well-managed classroom environment

Support pupils with varying abilities and learning needs

Adapt confidently to different schools, year groups and classroom routines

Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff

Provide continuity and consistency during staff absences

Help pupils remain engaged, focused and confident in their learning

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with:

Qualified Primary Teachers with QTS or an appropriate UK-recognised teaching qualification

Experienced Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants

ECTs looking to gain experience across different primary schools

Graduates with relevant classroom or education experience

Candidates with experience working across EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Individuals with strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable education professionals

Staff who can quickly build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and school teams

Whether you're an experienced education professional or looking to build further experience within primary schools, we'd be interested in discussing the opportunities available.

Why Join Our Wakefield Cover Team?

With a large pool of primary schools requiring teachers and support staff from September, we can offer opportunities to suit a range of roles, availability and preferences.

You'll benefit from:

Flexible work to fit around your availability

Opportunities across a wide range of Wakefield primary schools

Teaching and Teaching Assistant opportunities

Work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Day-to-day, short-term and potentially longer-term assignments

The chance to experience different schools before committing to a permanent role

Regular opportunities throughout the academic year

Support in finding placements that suit your experience and preferences

If you're a Teacher or Teaching Assistant looking for flexible primary school work across Wakefield from September, apply today to join our growing cover staff team.

Apply now. To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jack Richards at .

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
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