Sports Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Sports Assistant to join schools in Gateshead. This role involves supporting the delivery of physical education, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and assisting with sports activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in coaching sports and a strong enthusiasm for promoting active living. Contact us for more information about this opportunity.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality PE lessons and physical activities.
• Assist with extra-curricular sports clubs and inter-school competitions.
• Help organise equipment and ensure the safe setup of sports activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Coaching sports

Encouraging participation

Job description

GSL Education are currently recruiting a Sports Assistant to join schools in Gateshead. 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].