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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.
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