University Students - Final year

🧠 Calling All final year Students & Graduates - Make a Real Difference Working with Young People! 🧠
Are you a final year university student or graduate looking for meaningful, flexible, and rewarding work with young people in Swindon?
This is the perfect opportunity to gain paid experience supporting students with lessons in secondary schools in the Swindon area!
We are currently recruiting for temporary, short-term, and long-term positions, both immediately and from January 2026.
💼 The Roles:
You'll be working in local secondary schools as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, supporting young people aged 11-16 in the classroom. You'll help pupils with their learning, emotional wellbeing, and confidence - making a genuine difference every day. This is a great way to discover if you may want to train to be a teacher - and you get paid while you work that out!
🕒 The Hours:
School hours are 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. You can choose to work 2-5 days per week - completely flexible to fit around your studies or other commitments.
💰 The Pay:
Daily rates range from £90 to £110 per day (PAYE) for 6.5 hours' work.
🎓 No School Experience? No Problem!
We offer a free, in-person 3-hour training course to introduce you to classroom life and prepare you for your first day. You'll also get access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources through the National College - completely free!
🌟 What You'll Gain:
* Valuable, hands-on experience supporting young people aged 11-16 with their learning
* A chance to apply your degree or general knowledge in a real-world setting
* Confidence, resilience, and transferable skills for future careers in education!
* The satisfaction of knowing you're making a positive impact every single day
💡 Why Work With Tradewind?
* Your income matters: we'll always seek to secure you the best possible pay rate and offer honest, supportive advice.
* Your development matters: gain free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the National College.
* Your flexibility matters: we tailor your working week to suit you - daily, long-term, and permanent roles available, all local to you.
* Your wellbeing matters: 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 is desirable, but not essential - a passion to help others is a must!
* Legal right to work in the UK
📞 Interested?
Click 'Apply Now' or contact Michelle Withers for more information about flexible student and graduate opportunities in Swindon.
📧 Email: michelle.withers@twrecruitment.com
📞 Call: 0117 301 7578
Start your journey supporting young people - and see how your degree can truly change lives! 🌈