Graduate Cover Supervisor / Teaching Assistant - No Experience Required | £95-£130 per Day | Swindon

Students & Graduates – No Experience Required | Secondary School Cover Supervisors & Teaching Assistants
Location: Swindon and surrounding areas
Salary: £95 – £130 per day, depending on experience and the role | Weekly PAYE pay
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing Opportunities Available
About the Opportunity
Are you a university student in your final year or a recent graduate looking for flexible, rewarding work around your studies or while deciding on your next career move? Have you ever considered a future in teaching or working with young people?
No teaching qualification or previous school experience is required – full training and ongoing support are provided.
Connex Education is looking for enthusiastic, confident, and adaptable individuals from a range of degree backgrounds, including Maths, Science, English, Sport, Humanities, Drama, Art, and other related subjects, to work in secondary schools across Swindon as Cover Supervisors and Teaching Assistants.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you’re considering teacher training in the future or simply looking for meaningful, well-paid work during term time.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will manage classes of students aged 11-16 in the absence of their regular teacher, ensuring they remain engaged with the work that has been set. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work alongside teachers and support students both in and out of the classroom.
We provide full training, ongoing guidance, and dedicated support before you begin working in schools, giving you the confidence and skills to succeed from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Supervising classes of up to 30 students across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain focused on their learning.
• Supporting teachers and pupils as a Teaching Assistant where required.
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and positively.
• Building positive relationships with students aged 11-16.
• Acting as a professional role model within the school environment.
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
• Competitive daily rates of pay between £95 and £130 per day, depending on the role and your experience.
• Weekly PAYE payments with no umbrella company involvement.
• Full training and classroom preparation before you start.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, featuring over 70 CPD courses and professional development resources.
• Flexible working opportunities between 2 and 5 days per week.
• Typical school hours of 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Term-time only work, allowing you to fit work around your studies or other commitments.
• Ongoing support and career guidance from a dedicated education consultant.
• Excellent experience for anyone considering a future career in teaching, education, or youth work.
About You
• A final-year university student or graduate in Maths, Science, English, Sport, Humanities, Drama, Art, or another degree subject.
• Confident speaking in front of groups and comfortable managing a classroom of teenagers.
• A bubbly, engaging, and professional personality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and education.
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential if you have the right attitude and confidence.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous, as some of our partner schools are difficult to access by public transport.
Please Note
Work is offered on a temporary, flexible basis during term time only. While work cannot be guaranteed, those who demonstrate reliability and perform well typically have access to regular ongoing assignments throughout the academic year.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted.
Interested?
If you’re looking for flexible, rewarding work that fits around your studies or are considering a future career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about becoming a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant in Swindon and gaining valuable experience in local secondary schools.
To find out more, contact the Bristol office on View phone number on connex-education.com or send your CV to [email protected] .
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Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.