Sports Coach to 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
Sports Coach? Why Not Take Your Skills Into Education?
Protocol Education are recruiting Sports Coaches to work as Teaching Assistants across South Shields.
You already know how to motivate people, manage groups, build trust and encourage teamwork. These skills can transfer incredibly well into a school environment.
You'll support young people throughout the school day, not just during PE.
Your Day Could Include:
- Supporting lessons
- Working 1:1 with pupils
- Small-group activities
- Supporting PE and sport
- Encouraging positive behaviour
- Supporting SEMH needs
- Building relationships
- Mentoring pupils
- Encouraging confidence and resilience
- Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime
- Helping pupils develop independence
We're Interested in Hearing From:
- Football coaches
- Rugby coaches
- Boxing coaches
- Sports graduates
- PE assistants
- Personal trainers
- Fitness instructors
- Youth workers
- Sports professionals
- Experienced TAs with a strong sporting interest
You don't need previous school experience if you have the right attitude and ability to engage young people.
DBS & Immediate Start
If you have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, this is advantageous and may help you start more quickly.
If you don't currently have one, that's not a problem — you'll need to be able to apply for an Enhanced DBS ASAP and complete the required safeguarding checks.
What You'll Get
- £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 ready to swap the sports pitch for the classroom and make a difference to young people, apply today.