Sports Graduate TA

Have you completed a Sports Degree? Are you looking for a rewarding career benefitting the next generation with an understanding academia and sports education?

Well, we want to hear from you!

Teaching Personnel is looking for a Sports Graduate to join our supportive and inclusive graduate team for our schools across the South West. We cover Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

Sports graduates often make great teaching assistants (TAs) because they bring a unique mix of discipline, teamwork, communication skills, and practical knowledge that directly supports both classroom learning and extracurricular development. Here's why:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers in classes, lead practical sessions, and support student learning.
• Help run training sessions, ensure safe practice, and give feedback on performance.
• Mark assignments, support tutorials, and guide students with coursework.
• Track attendance, manage equipment, and assist in organizing events.
• Support and motivate students; promote sports and wellness.
• Help with data collection, analysis, and academic projects.
• Attend training and work toward further qualifications.

If you’re interested or would like to know more, please apply with an up to date version of your CV and someone will be in touch.

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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