Sport Teaching Assistant
Job description
Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools
Launch Your Career in Education Through Sport
Job Title: Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Secondary Schools across Newport
Job Type: Full-time & Part-time Opportunities Available
Pay: £85.51 – £110 per day (dependent on role and experience)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Are you a recent Sports Graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in secondary schools? Do you want to inspire young people while building a rewarding career in education, coaching, or pastoral support?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting motivated, energetic, and passionate individuals to work as Sports Teaching Assistants in secondary schools across Newport. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education, or related fields who are keen to make a real difference in young people’s lives.
You will support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, using sport and physical activity as a powerful tool to improve engagement, behaviour, confidence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum
- Work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who may require additional support
- Use sports-based activities and coaching techniques to motivate and engage students
- Help improve behaviour, attendance, confidence, and social development
- Build positive relationships with pupils who may be disengaged from education
- Encourage teamwork, resilience, and healthy lifestyles through physical activity
- Provide emotional and pastoral support to students when needed
- Assist in creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Ideal Candidate
- Sports Graduate or strong background in sport, coaching, or physical activity
- Passionate about supporting young people and education
- Confident role model with strong communication skills
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Resilient, proactive, and able to build strong relationships with students
- Interested in careers such as teaching, coaching, youth work, or educational support
Requirements
- Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to register
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
- Valuable classroom experience within secondary schools
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to progress into teacher training or long-term education careers
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Apply Today
If you are a Sports Graduate ready to start a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more information about our Sports Teaching Assistant opportunities across Newport.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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