Teaching Assistant Sports

Zen Educate; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A small independent school in the UK is seeking a dedicated Sports‑Focused Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with challenging behaviour. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with young people, particularly those with additional needs and a strong interest in sports. This temporary to permanent position offers long-term growth within a nurturing environment, where the use of sport is integral to supporting pupils' emotional and behavioural needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils with behavioural needs.
• Background in sports or physical education.
• Ability to remain calm and provide consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour in and out of the classroom.
• Use sport to build engagement and positive relationships.
• Provide consistent support as part of a small team.
• Encourage resilience and a growth mindset.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong interest or background in sport/physical activity

Confidence

Patience under pressure

Team player

Adaptable approach

Job description

♂️ Sports‑Focused Teaching Assistant - Newport 🏫

Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay: £517.20 per week (PAYE)
Hours:
🕒 Monday‑Thursday: 8:15am – 4:30pm
🕒 Friday: 8:15am – 3:00pm
Location: Small Independent School, Newport

A small, supportive independent school in Newport ერთმანედით seeks a dedicated Sports‑Focused Teaching Assistant to work with secondary‑aged pupils who present with challenging behaviour. This role is ideal for someone with a background in sports, coaching, or physical education, who understands how movement and structure can be powerful tools in supporting emotional and behavioural needs.

What the role involves

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour both in and out of the classroom
• Using sport and physical activity to build engagement and positive relationships
• Providing consistent, calm support as part of a small, experienced team
• Encouraging routines, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners

What we're looking for

• ✅ Experience working with young people, particularly those with additional or behavioural needs
• ✅ A strong interest or background in sport/physical activity
• ✅ Confidence, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• ✅ A team player with a proactive and adaptable approach

This is a temp‑to‑perm opportunity for the right candidate, with long‑term potential to grow within a school that values connection, consistency, and care. 📩 Interested? Apply now to make a real impact this September.

All applications are subject to Zen educate's strict background checks including:right to work in the UK, 2 x professional references, Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration which we can help you obtain.

Zen educate is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.