Sports Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a sports background to support a Year 6 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a Stockton primary school from January 2027.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sport, coaching, mentoring, or youth work, with strong behaviour management and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire pupils.

Pay is £100 per day, with 12.07% statutory holiday pay; this is a temporary position with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Background in sports coaching, PE or mentoring.
• Strong ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 6 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a primary school.
• Engage, motivate and inspire pupils while promoting positive behaviour.

Skills

Sports coaching

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Youth work

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Sports Background) Required

We are recruiting for a resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a sports background to support a Year 6 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a primary school in Stockton from January 2027.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in sport, coaching, mentoring, or youth work who can build positive relationships, provide consistent support, and help manage challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will use their ability to engage, motivate, and inspire pupils while promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Ideal candidate will:

• Have a background in sports coaching, PE, mentoring, or a similar role
• Be confident supporting a pupil with challenging behaviour
• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships
• Be passionate about helping children reach their potential

Start Date:January 2027
Location: Teesside
Pay: £100 per day

If you're a proactive and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference to a young person's school experience, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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