Sports Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sports Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary school in York. This role involves enhancing the skills of students in physical education, supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons, and fostering a positive environment for sports activities. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, knowledge of sports injury prevention, and a proactive approach to supporting the PE department. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on students' physical education journey in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or sports settings is essential.
• Knowledge of sports injury management and rehabilitation techniques is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support PE teachers in delivering engaging lessons and supervising sports activities.
• Provide one-on-one support to students to enhance their skills.

Skills

Sports Coaching

Child Supervision

Sports Injury Prevention

Team Management

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Sports Coaching

Relevant qualifications in PE

Job description

Sports Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: January 2024
Salary: £83 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about sports and eager to support students in their physical education journey? If so, GSL Education are currently looking to appoint an exceptional Sports Teaching Assistant to join a Client Secondary School in York, North Yorkshire.

Sports Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Enhance the skills and abilities of individual athletes or the team as a whole.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging and interactive PE lessons.
• Assist in organizing and supervising a range of sports activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students to help them improve their skills
• Help manage and supervise students during physical activities.
• Support the planning and preparation of teaching materials and sports resources.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to engage in physical activity.

Sports Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in sport (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Sports Coaching, PE, or similar) would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational or sports setting.
• Knowledge of basic sports injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation techniques is crucial.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to assist across different areas of the school’s PE department.
• Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply a for a new one through GSL Education.
• A strong understanding of the rules, strategies, and techniques of specific sport is essential.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Sports Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.