Sports Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate Sports Teaching Assistant to support students in their physical education journey. Located in York, this role involves assisting PE teachers, managing sports activities, and providing tailored support to enhance students' athletic skills. Candidates should have relevant sports qualifications and a proactive approach to teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in an educational or sports setting.
• Strong understanding of sports rules and strategies.
• Willingness to assist across different areas of the school’s PE department.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging PE lessons.
• Help manage and supervise students during physical activities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for physical activity.

Skills

Knowledge of basic sports injury prevention

Adaptability

Child safeguarding and protection

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Sports Coaching

Job description

Are you passionate about sports and eager to support students in their physical education journey? If so, GSL Education are currently looking to appoint an exceptional Sports Teaching Assistant to join a Client Secondary Schools in York, North Yorkshire.

Sports Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Enhance the skills and abilities of individual athletes or the team as a whole.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging and interactive PE lessons.
• Assist in organizing and supervising a range of sports activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Provide 1:1 or small group support to students to help them improve their skills
• Help manage and supervise students during physical activities.
• Support the planning and preparation of teaching materials and sports resources.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to engage in physical activity.

Sports Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in sport (e.g. Level 2 or 3 in Sports Coaching, PE, or similar) would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational or sports setting.
• Knowledge of basic sports injury prevention, management, and rehabilitation techniques is crucial.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to assist across different areas of the school’s PE department.
• Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered with the update service or be willing to apply a for a new one through GSL Education.
• A strong understanding of the rules, strategies, and techniques of specific sport is essential.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Sports Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.