Sports Teaching Assistant – Inspire Active Learners

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is recruiting a Sports Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary, secondary and SEN schools in Canterbury. You will assist classroom learning, support PE and lead activities, using sport to build confidence and inclusion.

Ideal candidates have sports coaching or PE backgrounds, or a relevant qualification, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for supporting children and young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Energetic, proactive and reliable.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Assisting children with learning across a variety of classroom subjects.
• Supporting PE lessons, school sports and active learning sessions.
• Using sport to encourage confidence, participation and positive behaviour.
• Leading or assisting with small group activities and interventions.
• Promoting teamwork, communication and resilience through physical activity.
• Providing additional support for pupils with SEND, SEMH or other learning needs.
• Helping to create an engaging, safe and inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed.

Skills

Sports coaching

Sports Science

Physical Education

Football coaching

Rugby coaching

Cricket coaching

Athletics coaching

Swimming coaching

Dance coaching

Gymnastics coaching

Outdoor education

Education

Sport-related qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is recruiting a Sports Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary, secondary and SEN schools in Canterbury. You will assist classroom learning, support PE and lead activities, using sport to build confidence and inclusion.

Ideal candidates have sports coaching or PE backgrounds, or a relevant qualification, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people. Immediate start available.