Sporty Teaching Assistant

Location: Caldicot, South Wales
Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Start ASAP

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a full-time Sporty Teaching Assistant to provide 2:1 support for a male pupil at one of our partner secondary schools in the Caldicot area.

This is a rewarding role for someone resilient, patient, and motivated to help young people thrive. You’ll play a key role in supporting a young person with challenging behaviours, providing consistency, encouragement, and understanding to help them stay focused, motivated, and confident throughout the school day.

While not essential, an interest in sport is desirable. Due to the student’s challenging behaviours, they respond well to physical activity as a way of building trust and encouraging engagement. The role is primarily classroom-based, with the added opportunity to use sport as a tool to boost participation and keep the pupil actively involved in school life.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person, while gaining valuable school-based experience that could be the first step towards a career in education, coaching, or youth work.

What We’re Looking for?

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A positive, proactive, and compassionate attitude
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and challenging behaviours (desirable)
• The ability to implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviour effectively
• A commitment to encouraging the pupil’s engagement, confidence, and emotional development
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment

This role would be perfect for:

• Sports students looking for placement hours
• Graduates exploring careers in teaching, sports development, or youth support
• Suited to individuals passionate about supporting young people with behavioural needs

Requirements

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service
• At least two professional references covering the past two years

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• A dedicated recruitment consultant offering personalised guidance and local school placements
• Free access to CPD-accredited training, including behaviour support and safeguarding courses
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re motivated to support students who need extra guidance and want to take on a rewarding 2:1 role, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.

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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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