Sports Teaching Assistant | South Shields
Location: South Shields
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day
Turn Your Passion for Sport Into a Career in Education
Protocol Education are recruiting Sports Teaching Assistants for schools across South Shields.
This is a great opportunity for someone who naturally connects with young people and can use their passion for sport to encourage engagement, teamwork and positive behaviour.
You could come from a background in football, rugby, boxing, basketball, athletics, swimming, martial arts, fitness or PE.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils across the school day
- Assisting in lessons and activities
- Supporting PE and physical activity
- Working 1:1 and in small groups
- Encouraging participation and engagement
- Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Building positive relationships
- Helping pupils manage emotions and behaviour
- Encouraging teamwork and communication
- Supporting confidence and resilience
- Being a consistent and positive role model
The Person
We're looking for someone who is:
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Confident around young people
- Approachable and personable
- Patient and resilient
- Naturally good at building relationships
- Passionate about sport
- Comfortable supporting challenging behaviour
- Reliable and consistent
Previous school experience is advantageous but not essential.
DBS & Start Date
We're recruiting for immediate starts.
If you already have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, this is advantageous.
If you don't currently hold one, you can still apply, but you will need to be able to apply for an Enhanced DBS immediately and complete the necessary safeguarding checks.
Benefits
- Competitive daily rate
- Weekly PAYE
- FREE CPD and online training
- Dedicated consultant
- Long-term opportunities
- Ongoing support
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
Ready to take your passion for sport into education? Apply today.