Teaching Assistant - Sports

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

Job summary

A supportive education provider in Newport is seeking a dedicated Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils facing challenges. This role emphasizes using sports to build engagement and requires experience with young people, particularly those with behavioural needs. The position offers long-term growth potential within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Strong interest or background in sports/physical activity.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour in and out of the classroom.
• Use sport and physical activity to build engagement.
• Provide calm support as part of a small team.
• Encourage routines and resilience in learners.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Background in sports/physical activity

Confidence and patience

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Sports

Zen Educate
Newport, Gwent, NP10
£517/week
Contract
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Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant - Newport

Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay: £517.20 per week (PAYE)
Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: :15am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:15am - 3:00pm

Location: Small Independent School, Newport

A small, supportive independent school in Newport is seeking 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.