University Students - Final Year

Tradewind Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is looking for final year students and graduates for roles as Teaching Assistants or Cover Supervisors in secondary schools. You will support young people aged 11-16, making a genuine difference every day. This flexible role allows you to choose your working days and offers competitive pay rates between £90 and £110 per day. With free training and access to over 2,500 CPD courses, it's a fantastic way to gain experience while considering a future in teaching.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people desirable.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 11-16 in the classroom.
• Assist with learning, emotional wellbeing, and confidence.

Skills

Passion to help others

Experience working with children or young people

Job description

Calling All final year Students & Graduates – Make a Real Difference Working with Young People!

Roles

• Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor in local secondary schools, supporting pupils aged 11-16 in the classroom.
• Assist with learning, emotional wellbeing, and confidence – making a genuine difference every day.
• Great way to discover if you may want to train to be a teacher while earning paid experience.

Hours

• School hours 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Choose 2-5 days per week – completely flexible to fit around studies or other commitments.

Pay

• Daily rates £90 to £110 per day (PAYE) for 6.5 hours work.

Training

• Free, in‑person 3‑hour training course to introduce classroom life and prepare for first day.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources through the National College – completely free.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting young people aged 11‑16 with their learning.
• Apply degree or general knowledge in a real‑world setting.
• Confidence, resilience, transferable skills for future careers in education.
• Satisfaction of making a positive impact every single day.

Why Work With Tradewind?

• Best possible pay rate and honest, supportive advice.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the National College.
• Flexible working week – daily, long‑term, and permanent roles available, all local to you.
• We put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for four years running.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people desirable, but passion to help others is a must.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Contact

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Michelle Withers for more information about flexible student and graduate opportunities in Swindon.

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Start your journey supporting young people – and see how your degree can truly change lives.