PE & Behaviour Support TA — Inspire Sport & Growth

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Refer a Friend £50

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a confident and enthusiastic PE & Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist setting in South Shields. This role is Full Time, Term Time Only, starting September 2026, with hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

You'll become an important member of the school team, supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, assisting with PE lessons, and using sport to develop teamwork and communication while encouraging positive attitudes toward education.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or working with young people.
• Ability to confidently manage challenging behaviour.
• Energetic, engaging and patient with pupils.
• Drivers welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assist with PE lessons and physical activities.
• Encourage pupils to participate in sport.
• Support 1:1 and small-group activities.
• Use sport to develop teamwork and communication.
• Help pupils manage emotions and regulate behaviour.
• Support classroom learning when required.
• Reinforce boundaries and expectations.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtime.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

PE passion

Sport coaching

Behaviour management

Engaging

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting a confident and enthusiastic PE & Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist setting in South Shields. This role is Full Time, Term Time Only, starting September 2026, with hours 8:30am–4:30pm.

You'll become an important member of the school team, supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, assisting with PE lessons, and using sport to develop teamwork and communication while encouraging positive attitudes toward education.