Sporty Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking a Sporty Teaching Assistant in South Shields to inspire students in PE and support their academic growth. The ideal candidate should have a sports background and experience with young people. Join a caring community focused on excellence and inclusion. The role offers weekly pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and patient approach to working with students.
• Willingness to engage in all aspects of school life.
• Experience in sports or coaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support PE lessons encouraging active participation.
• Assist in the classroom with small groups or individual pupils.
• Help run extracurricular clubs and sports teams.

Skills

Background in sport, coaching, or physical activity

Ability to motivate young people

Experience working with children or young people

Job description

Sporty Teaching Assistant

Location: South Shields
Start: Immediate / September 2025
Salary: £89–£108 per day

Are you passionate about sport and looking to inspire the next generation? This inclusive secondary school is seeking an energetic Teaching Assistant with a sporting background to support pupils both in PE and across the wider curriculum.

Overview

Location: South Shields | Start: Immediate / September 2025 | Salary: £89–£108 per day

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting PE lessons and encouraging active participation from all students
• Assisting in the classroom, working with small groups or individual pupils to boost confidence and progress
• Helping to run extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and school events
• Providing positive role modelling, fostering teamwork and resilience

What the school offers

• A community built on excellence, inclusion, and ambition, where every pupil is encouraged to reach their potential
• A caring environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and personal development
• Excellent facilities, including sports halls, outdoor pitches, and modern classrooms
• A supportive team and a chance to build valuable school-based experience

What we’re looking for

• A background in sport, coaching, or physical activity
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a strong ability to motivate young people
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• A positive approach and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy – including behaviour management and SEND training
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

Apply today and take your next step towards a rewarding career supporting young people in education.

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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