Teaching assistant (PE Background )

Location: Bristol
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311031336
Salary: £14.25 - £14.61/hour + PAYE/CPD/Refer a Teacher/TA Bonus £50
Job Published: 11 May 2026

Got a background in PE and wondering how to bring that energy into the classroom?

This one’s right up your street.

We’re working with brilliant schools in Bristol who are looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring enthusiasm, structure, and a bit of bounce to the school day. If you’re used to leading, motivating, and keeping young people engaged, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting pupils in class and during activities

Helping keep students focused, engaged, and on track

Leading small group sessions, sometimes with a sporty or active twist

Supporting behaviour in a calm, confident way

Getting involved in playground, PE, or extracurricular activities

Why this role works so well for PE backgrounds:

You already know how to lead a group, build rapport quickly, and keep energy levels high. Those skills are gold in a classroom.

Whether it’s encouraging participation, managing behaviour, or boosting confidence, what you’ve learned in sport transfers perfectly.

What the school offers:

A supportive team who value proactive, hands-on staff

Opportunities to get involved in sports and enrichment activities

Training and development to build your classroom skills

A role where you’re active, not stuck behind a desk all day

What we’re looking for:

A background in PE, Sport, Coaching, or similar

Confident, positive, and able to take initiative

Great with young people, firm but fair

A team player who’s happy to get stuck in

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

Free CPD, including behaviour and SEND training

A consultant who listens and finds roles that suit you

Flexible opportunities in schools that value support staff

You’re not “just” a Teaching Assistant.

You’re the one who gets pupils involved, builds confidence, and turns a tough day around.

Sound like you? Let’s get you in front of the right school.