Ex-Forces Staff

Ex-Forces? Your Skills Are Needed in Swindon Schools!
Job title: Ex-Forces → Teaching Assistant & Cover Supervisor
Location: Swindon
Pay: £90-£130 per day
Are you ex-Army, Navy, RAF, or Reserves and looking for a rewarding new career? Your skills in leadership, discipline, teamwork, and resilience make you a fantastic fit for working in schools.
We're looking for ex-forces personnel to step into roles as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors in Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools across Swindon from September 2025 (and beyond).
This is a chance to make a positive impact on young people while building a new career in education-using the skills you've already mastered in service.
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Why Ex-Forces Thrive in Schools
🎯 Natural leaders who can build respect and trust quickly
🎯 Excellent at managing behaviour and promoting discipline fairly
🎯 Strong team players who work well under pressure
🎯 Resilient, adaptable, and great role models for young people
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What Your Day Might Include
* Supporting teachers with lessons and activities across subjects
* Encouraging positive behaviour and teamwork in the classroom
* Mentoring and guiding pupils who need extra structure or support
* Looking after students' physical, social, and emotional wellbeing
* Helping create an engaging, supportive learning environment
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What We Offer You
✅ Free Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant training (Bristol, every 2 weeks)
✅ Competitive pay (£90-£130 per day)
✅ Access to 2,500+ CPD courses via the National College
✅ Flexible work: daily supply, long-term contracts, or permanent roles-local to you
✅ Personalised support from our expert consultants
✅ Proud to be a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer, 4 years running
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Essentials
✔️ Ex-forces background (Army, Navy, RAF, or Reserves)
✔️ Positive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working with young people
✔️ Available at least 2 days per week (08:30-15:30, Mon-Fri)
✔️ Right to work in the UK
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🎖️ If you're ex-forces and based in Swindon, this could be the perfect next step into a meaningful career in schools.
📩 Click "Apply Now" and attach your CV to join our team-or contact Michelle Withers at 0117 308 7578 / michelle.withers@twrecruitment.com for more information.
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