Job Description
🏅 Sports Coaches & Sports Graduates - Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor Roles for sporty individuals in Swindon!
📍 Swindon | Secondary and SEN Schools | September 2025 Starts available
Are you a sports coach or a sports graduate looking to bring your energy, teamwork, and leadership skills into the classroom? Would you like a flexible, rewarding job that fits around your coaching schedule or studies?
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for confident and motivated individuals to work in SEN and Secondary schools across Swindon starting from September 2025. Whether you're looking to gain experience in education, considering a future in teaching, or simply want a meaningful job working with young people - this opportunity is for you!
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🧠 About the Role:
You'll be supporting pupils aged 8-16 years in a Secondary or SEN setting (many of whom have additional needs such as ASD, SEMH, or physical disabilities). Your background in sports is ideal for engaging learners in both academic and physical development - inside and outside the classroom.
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📅 Job Options Available:
* Full-time or part-time work (you choose!)
* Flexible daily supply or consistent long-term placements
* Roles as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor
* Term-time only hours (08:30-15:30)
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🧩 What You'll Be Doing:
* Supporting class teachers with engaging lesson delivery
* Running and assisting in PE and active sessions
* Using sport to support behaviour management and build rapport
* Adapting your support to meet individual pupil needs
* Helping students grow in confidence, routine, and life skills
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✅ Who We're Looking For:
* Sports coaches, graduates, or individuals with experience working with young people
* Strong communication, positivity, and leadership skills
* Interest in working in Secondary, SEN or Alternative Provision settings
* No classroom experience necessary - we provide training!
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💷 What You'll Get:
* Competitive pay: £90-£130 per day, depending on experience & role
* FREE in-person Introduction to Teaching Assistant training (run in Bristol every 2 weeks)
* Access to 2,500+ CPD courses through The National College
* Weekly pay via PAYE
* Flexibility to work around your schedule
* Supportive consultants and a fantastic community of educators
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🚀 Ready to Get Started?
📞 Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these exciting roles starting in September 2025.
Or contact Michelle Withers for more info:
📧 Bristol@twrecruitment.com
📱 0117 308 7578
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