Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Tewkesbury; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly rate £14.25

School-friendly hours 9am–2pm

Permanent potential after 12 weeks

Zusammenfassung

Axcis Education is seeking a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. You will support students aged 11–16 with SEMH, helping run sports sessions and pastoral activities within a supportive school environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent sports graduate with a positive, empathetic approach and a willingness to learn. The role runs 9am–2pm, Monday to Friday, with the chance to go permanent after 12 weeks.

Qualifikationen

• Recent sports graduate or someone with a strong interest in sport.
• Positive, approachable and able to build trust with young people.
• Patient, resilient and understanding of SEMH needs.
• A team player who can motivate students and celebrate their progress.
• Willing to learn and gain experience in teaching.

Aufgaben

• Deliver sports sessions and enrichment activities.
• Provide pastoral support and help students feel safe and included.
• Support students aged 11–16 with SEMH needs in a school setting.
• Participate in a specialist learning environment with dedicated sports facilities.

Kenntnisse

Sports graduate

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Motivation

Ausbildung

Sports degree

Jobbeschreibung

Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Hours: 9am–2pm, Monday to Friday

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, with the opportunity to go permanent after 12 weeks

About the role:

We are looking for a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist learning environment in Tewkesbury, supporting students aged 11–16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. This is a brilliant opportunity for a recent Sports graduate or someone with a passion for sport, enrichment and pastoral support to start a rewarding career in education. You will help deliver sports sessions, enrichment activities and engaging experiences that encourage teamwork, communication, resilience and positive relationships. You will also provide pastoral support, helping students feel safe, included and ready to take part in learning. The setting offers a unique approach to education, with dedicated sports facilities, a gym, creative spaces and practical vocational learning. Its latest Ofsted inspection in July 2025 rated the school Good in all areas, recognising its nurturing environment, personalised learning and the positive relationships staff build with students.

Who are we looking for?

• A Sports graduate or someone with a strong interest in sport and physical activity.
• Positive, approachable and able to build trust with young people.
• Patient, resilient and understanding of different emotional and behavioural needs.
• A team player who can motivate students and celebrate their progress.
• Keen to make education a more positive experience for every student.

Previous experience in a school is welcome but not essential. The right attitude, empathy and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Why apply?

• Earn £14.25 per hour.
• Work school-friendly hours, 9am–2pm.
• Gain valuable experience for a future career in teaching, pastoral care or youth work.
• Start ASAP, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.

This is an ideal opportunity for local university graduates who want to turn their passion for sport into a meaningful career supporting young people.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.