Sports Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Free online CPD & training

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a proactive Sports Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in South Shields. You will support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, drawing on a background in sport such as football, rugby or PE to engage learners.

This full-time, term-time role runs 8:30am-3:30pm (with alternative 4:30pm) and offers a competitive daily rate dependent on experience, with weekly PAYE payments and access to free online CPD.

Qualifications

• Background in football, rugby, athletics, boxing, fitness or PE.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive relationships through shared interests.
• Encourage participation in physical activity and sport.
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Support positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Assist with lessons and small-group activities.
• Encourage pupils to make positive choices.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtime.
• Act as a positive role model.

Skills

Sports coaching

Engaging youth

Fitness training

Job description

Sports Teaching Assistant | SEMH & Behaviour | South Shields

Location: South Shields
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm / 4:30pm
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Could you use your passion for sport to inspire young people?

Protocol Education are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Sports Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school setting in South Shields.

This role would be perfect for someone who has a background in football, rugby, athletics, boxing, fitness, PE, sports coaching or another physical activity and wants to use those skills to make a genuine difference to young people.

The pupils you will be supporting may have SEMH, behavioural or additional needs and can benefit hugely from having a positive, energetic adult around them who understands how to engage them.

The Role

You will:

• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships through shared interests.
• Encourage pupils to participate in physical activity and sport.
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Use sport and physical activity to encourage teamwork and communication.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
• Support positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Assist with lessons and small-group activities.
• Encourage pupils to make positive choices.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtime.
• Act as a positive role model for young people.

Who We're Looking For

You could be an experienced TA, sports coach, PE assistant, youth worker or someone with a strong sporting background looking to move into education.

We're particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Confident and approachable.
• Naturally good at engaging young people.
• Patient and resilient.
• Comfortable managing challenging behaviour.
• Passionate about sport and physical activity.
• Able to build strong relationships.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be a bonus, particularly for candidates able to travel across South Shields and surrounding areas.

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay.
• Weekly PAYE payments.
• FREE CPD and online training.
• Dedicated education consultant.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing support.
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus.

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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