Sports Learning Support 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, depending on experience

Sporty? Confident? Great with Young People?

Protocol Education are looking for an energetic Learning Support Assistant with a passion for sport to work within a specialist school setting in South Shields.

This role would suit someone from a football, rugby, boxing, athletics, fitness, PE, coaching or youth work background who enjoys motivating young people and building positive relationships.

You won't just be supporting pupils during PE. You'll be involved throughout the school day, helping pupils engage with lessons, manage behaviour and develop confidence.

The Role

You could be:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Supporting learning across the curriculum
• Using sport and shared interests to build relationships
• Encouraging pupils to participate and stay engaged
• Supporting positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop confidence and resilience
• Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime
• Assisting with PE and physical activities
• Acting as a positive role model
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs

We're Looking For

You don't necessarily need previous TA experience.

We'd love to hear from:

• Sports coaches
• Football or rugby coaches
• PE graduates
• Personal trainers
• Boxing or martial arts coaches
• Fitness instructors
• Youth workers
• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• Anyone with a strong sporting background and a genuine interest in working with young people

Immediate Start & DBS

Immediate starts are available.

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is advantageous and could allow you to get started more quickly.

Don't have one? That's absolutely fine — you would need to be able to apply for an Enhanced DBS as soon as possible as part of the recruitment process.

Why Protocol Education?

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Specialist SEND support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

If you're sporty, confident and want to make a difference, apply today.