Sports Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is seeking a Sports Teaching Assistant to support pupils across classrooms and PE sessions in Thanet and surrounding areas. You will work full-time, Monday to Friday, with immediate starts available.

A background in sports coaching, fitness instruction, youth work or mentoring will help you inspire pupils, deliver small group interventions and support outdoor learning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching or fitness instruction.
• Coaching multiple sports including football, rugby, cricket, athletics or gymnastics.
• Experience leading youth activities or mentoring.
• Proven ability to teach, coach or lead children’s activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across classroom subjects.
• Deliver small group interventions to boost confidence and engagement.
• Assist with PE lessons, sports sessions and outdoor learning activities.
• Encourage teamwork, resilience and positive behaviour through sport.
• Support pupils with additional learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships and act as a role model.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Sports coaching

Personal training

Football coaching

Holiday clubs

Youth work

Teaching activities

Job description

Sports Teaching Assistant

Location: Thanet, Kent & surrounding areas (Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Birchington, Westgate)
Pay: 93.00 to 100.00 per day
Start Date: Immediate starts available
Contract: Full-time, ongoing opportunities (Monday to Friday)

Sports Teaching Assistant

Do you have a passion for sport and inspiring young people? Looking to use your coaching skills in a rewarding school environment?

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable are working with a number of primary, secondary and specialist SEN schools across Thanet and the surrounding areas, recruiting enthusiastic Sports Teaching Assistants to support pupils both in the classroom and through PE and physical activities.

Whether you're a recent Sports graduate, a qualified coach, fitness instructor or someone with experience leading sports activities, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children's education whilst developing a career within schools.

The Role

As a Sports Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day by:

• Supporting teaching and learning across a range of classroom subjects.
• Delivering small group interventions to improve pupils' confidence and engagement.
• Assisting with PE lessons, sports sessions and outdoor learning activities.
• Encouraging teamwork, resilience and positive behaviour through sport.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Sports coaching.
• Personal training or fitness instruction.
• Football, rugby, cricket, athletics, gymnastics or other sports coaching.
• Holiday clubs or activity camps.
• Youth work or mentoring.
• Teaching, coaching or leading children's activities.

You will ideally have:

• A passion for working with children and young people.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• The ability to motivate and inspire pupils.
• A willingness to support learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Availability to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Immediate and ongoing opportunities within schools across Thanet and the surrounding areas.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities.
• No school experience? No problem. If you have transferable skills from coaching, sport, fitness or youth work, Tradewind's Teaching Assistant School Programme will provide specialist training before you start. The programme equips you with the knowledge and confidence needed to work successfully in schools, covering areas such as safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND and classroom support.
• Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses through The National College.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated local Tradewind consultant throughout your placement.