Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Type: Flexible Working

Start: September

End: Potential for long term

Salary: Daily rate: £94 - £105 DOE

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to start in September for a welcoming, values-driven secondary academy with a strong sporting identity and a real commitment to student wellbeing and achievement. The school is coeducational, serving pupils aged 11 to 16, and has a strong sense of community and belonging at its heart.

Are you passionate about working with young people and making a real difference in the classroom? This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, build your confidence and skills, and explore a long-term career in education.

The Role

• Support the delivery of engaging lessons across a range of subjects and key stages
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small group interventions to support student progress
• Assist in maintaining a positive, inclusive, and focused learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers to support students with varying needs
• Help motivate and inspire pupils to reach their potential
• Support behaviour management and contribute to a respectful, productive classroom atmosphere
• Assist with wider school activities and enrichment opportunities where they arise

Who We’re Looking For

• A Sports, PE, Sport Science, or related degree (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Confidence, enthusiasm, and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain high expectations for behaviour and engagement
• No formal qualifications required - a willingness to learn and grow is what matters most
• Previous school, childcare, youth work, or community-based experience is desirable but not essential
• An understanding of SEND needs (such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH) is advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one, along with satisfactory background screening

Benefits of Teaching Personnel

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD training courses to boost your skills and employability
• Flexible opportunities with pathways into permanent roles
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Valuable classroom experience to support teacher training applications

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.
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