Sports Graduate School Placement

Location: Barry, Vale of Glamorgan

Hours: Full-time / Term-time (part-time considered)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a Sports Graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Graduate to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Barry as a Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience while using their sporting background to support pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and physical development.

The Role

• Support teachers with classroom activities across the primary age range

• Work with small groups or individual pupils to support learning and engagement

• Assist with PE lessons, sports clubs, and outdoor activities

• Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and confidence

• Support pupils with additional learning needs when required

• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a degree or a coaching badge in Sport, Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related subject

• Has a genuine interest in working with children

• Is energetic, reliable, and confident communicating with young learners

• Works well as part of a team and shows initiative

• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential

• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS check

What We Offer

• Valuable experience in a primary school setting

• Support and guidance from experienced staff

• Opportunities for professional development

• Competitive rates of pay

• A rewarding role making a positive difference to children’s lives

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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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