Sports Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Ashington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Sports Assistant for schools in Ashington. This role involves supporting physical education, assisting with sports clubs, and promoting active lifestyles among pupils. Enthusiasm for sports and strong teamwork skills are essential. A positive attitude and Enhanced DBS registration (or willingness to apply) are required. Competitive pay of £90 - £110 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or coaching sports with primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• Enthusiastic about physical education and promoting active lifestyles.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.
• Positive, reliable, and approachable attitude preferred.
• Enhanced DBS registered on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons under guidance.
• Assist with extra-curricular sports clubs and competitions.
• Encourage participation and fair play among pupils.
• Help organise equipment and ensure safe setup of activities.
• Promote inclusion and enthusiasm for sport.

Skills

Experience supporting or coaching sports

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Enthusiastic about physical education

Positive and reliable attitude

Job description

Sports Assistant

Location: Ashington

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Contract: Full Time, Temporary

GSL Education are currently recruiting a Sports Assistant to join schools in Ashington. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to support pupils’ physical development, encourage healthy lifestyles, and assist in delivering engaging sports and PE sessions across the school.

Job Summary

• Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons and physical activities under the guidance of the PE Lead or Sports Coach.
• Assist with extra-curricular sports clubs and inter-school competitions.
• Encourage participation, teamwork, and fair play among pupils of all abilities.
• Help organise equipment, prepare resources, and ensure the safe setup of sports activities.
• Promote inclusion and enthusiasm for sport and active living.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to enhance the school’s PE provision.

Requirements

• Experience supporting or coaching sports with primary or secondary-aged pupils.
• Enthusiastic about physical education and promoting active lifestyles.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Positive, reliable, and approachable attitude.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

If you are passionate about sport and want to make a difference in pupils’ physical education and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Alex Pounder at [e-mail].