Sports Graduate route into Teaching

Protocol Education Limited; North East; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Flexible work

CPD & training

Career opportunities

Résumé du poste

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic Sports graduates to work across primary, secondary and SEND settings in Durham/Sunderland. You will support pupils inside and outside the classroom, delivering small-group interventions and promoting positive behaviour. Ideal for those pursuing future teaching or education careers.

The role offers exposure to a range of schools, with flexible supply work, long-term placements and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in sports-related field required or preferable.
• Experience working with children or coaching is advantageous.
• Willingness to develop skills in education and classroom support.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Encourage participation and confidence in PE and activities.
• Assist with sports and extracurricular activities.
• Be a positive role model for young people.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Resilience

Motivation

Positive behaviour

Teamwork

Inspire students

Formation

Sports Science

Sports Coaching

Physical Education

Sport & Exercise Science

Sports Development

Health & Fitness

Strength & Conditioning

Sports Management

Description du poste

Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant | Start Your Career in Education | Durham & Sunderland

Turn Your Passion for Sport Into a Rewarding Career

Are you a recent Sports Graduate looking for meaningful work, valuable experience and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

At Protocol Education, we're seeking enthusiastic, motivated and energetic graduates to support pupils across a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools throughout Durham, Sunderland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Stanley, Seaham and Peterlee.

Whether you're considering a future career in teaching, PE teaching, coaching, educational psychology, youth work, pastoral support or SEND education, this role provides the perfect opportunity to gain hands‑on school experience while developing highly transferable skills.

Why Are Sports Graduates in High Demand?

Schools value Sports Graduates for the skills they naturally bring into the classroom.

Through coaching, teamwork and leadership, you've already developed many of the qualities schools look for, including:

• Communication Skills
• Leadership and Confidence
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Motivation and Engagement
• Positive Behaviour Management
• Teamwork and Relationship Building
• The Ability to Inspire Young People

Many pupils thrive when supported by positive role models who can help build confidence, encourage participation and promote personal development.

Your sporting background could have a lasting impact on a child's school experience.

Why Choose Supply Work?

No two days are the same.

Working on a flexible supply basis allows you to gain experience across different schools, age groups and educational settings while discovering where your strengths and interests lie.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools
• Specialist SEND Schools
• SEMH Provisions
• Alternative Provisions
• One-to-One Student Support
• Small Group Interventions
• Classroom Learning Support
• Behaviour and Pastoral Support

Supply work allows you to build experience quickly while maintaining flexibility around your lifestyle and future career plans.

Many of our Sports Graduates secure long‑term placements and permanent positions after impressing schools during supply assignments.

Your Role

As a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and school leaders to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Delivering small group intervention sessions
• Assisting with classroom learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Building positive relationships with students
• Encouraging participation and confidence
• Supporting physical education and extracurricular activities
• Acting as a positive role model for young people

Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil who may need additional support to succeed.

A Fantastic Route Into Teaching & Education

Many Sports Graduates use this role as a stepping stone into a variety of careers within education.

Previous candidates have progressed into:

• Primary Teaching
• Secondary Teaching
• PE Teaching
• Teacher Training Programmes
• Schools Direct
• SCITT
• Educational Psychology
• Behaviour Mentor Roles
• Learning Support Positions
• Pastoral Support Roles
• SEND Education
• Youth Work

This role provides the school‑based experience that universities, schools and training providers actively look for.

You'll develop:

• Classroom Management Skills
• Behaviour Management Strategies
• SEND Knowledge and Experience
• Communication and Leadership Skills
• Confidence Working With Children and Young People
• A Deep Understanding of School Life
• Experience Across a Variety of Educational Settings

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in:

• Sports Science
• Sports Coaching
• Physical Education
• Sport & Exercise Science
• Sports Development
• Health & Fitness
• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Management

We'd also love to hear from graduates with coaching experience in football, rugby, cricket, athletics, boxing, dance, gymnastics or other sporting disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Interested in a future career within education
• Positive, motivated and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Able to build relationships quickly
• Enthusiastic about learning and development

Previous experience working with children through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, volunteering or support work is beneficial but not essential.

What Protocol Education Offers

When you join Protocol Education, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND schools
• Daily supply and long‑term placements
• Free CPD and accredited training
• Ongoing professional development
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Clear pathways into teaching and education careers
• Access to a large network of local schools

We take the time to understand your goals and match you with schools that will help you develop your experience and confidence.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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