Sporty Teaching Assistant

Location: Torfaen, South Wales
 Pay Rate: £89.38 per day
 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
 Contract: Full academic year

About the Role

Are you passionate about working with young people and using sport to inspire and motivate?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sporty Teaching Assistant to support students at one of our partner secondary schools in Torfaen. This role is ideal for someone energetic and enthusiastic about using physical activity and teamwork to help pupils stay focused, build confidence, and overcome barriers to learning.

You’ll work closely with students who need extra encouragement, acting as a positive role model and helping them engage more fully with their education. Whether it’s through mentoring, active sessions, or supporting in class, you’ll make a real impact on their wellbeing and progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a school setting, support young people who need it most, and bring your passion for sport and youth development into the classroom.

What We’re Looking for?

• A genuine interest in helping every student feel confident, included, and capable of success
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students
• The ability to motivate and re-engage pupils who may struggle to stay focused in lessons
• Patience, resilience, and consistency when managing challenging behaviours

This opportunity would be great for:

• Youth workers, mentors, or sports coaches
• Care/support workers with people skills
• Graduates or career changers exploring education
• Gap year students or parents/carers wanting to make a difference

Requirements:

Teaching Personnel can provide guidance to help you obtain:

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

Why Choose Teaching Personnel? 

• Competitive daily pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent roles across local partnership schools

Ready to Begin Your Career in Education?

If you're ready to make an impact and start a fulfilling role in education, 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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