Teaching Assistant - Sport & Wellbeing Focus

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

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a focus on sport and wellbeing. The successful candidate will support pupils during physical activities, promote engagement, and ensure inclusivity for all students. This full-time role offers the chance to make a real impact on pupil health and confidence, while benefiting from supportive leadership and ongoing training. Ideal for those passionate about sport and education.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Ongoing training

Real impact on pupils’ confidence

Qualifications

• Experience in physical education or related fields.
• Ability to adapt to varying pupil needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during PE lessons and sports clubs.
• Encouraging positive participation and confidence.
• Adapting activities for pupils with additional needs.
• Working closely with teachers to ensure engagement.

Skills

Sporting experience (coaching, clubs, volunteering or PE background)

Good communication and teamwork skills

Patient, encouraging, and adaptable approach

Genuine interest in pupil wellbeing

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Sport & Wellbeing Focus

Location: South Shields area
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time + Training Days
Start: Immediate
Pay: Great daily rate

We’re after a Teaching Assistant with a passion for sport and wellbeing. You’ll help pupils access physical activities as part of their personalised curriculum, support their engagement and promote healthy habits.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during PE lessons, sports clubs and wellbeing sessions

• Encouraging participation, positive risk-taking and confidence building

• Helping pupils with additional needs feel included in all activities

• Supporting transitions and behaviour during active sessions

• Working with teachers and coaches to adapt activities as needed

You’ll bring

• Sporting experience (coaching, clubs, volunteering or PE background)

• A patient, encouraging and adaptable approach

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine interest in pupil wellbeing

What makes this role great

• Use your sporting passion in a purposeful education setting

• Supportive leadership and ongoing training

• Real impact on pupils’ confidence and engagement

If sport and pupil support excite you, apply today.

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.
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