Teaching Assistant (Sports Background)

Protocol Education Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider seeks enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a passion for sports. Candidates will support students in class and during physical activities, contributing to their overall development. Join a team that values encouragement and teamwork, where you can make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free CPD including behaviour management and Thrive training

Roles available across mainstream and SEND schools

Local consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, coaching or youth work.
• Calm, confident presence and positive attitude.
• Flexibility and a can-do approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning and physical activity.
• Leading or assisting with PE lessons, active play, or school sports clubs.
• Mentoring pupils to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

Skills

Communication

Encouragement

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Got a background in coaching, PE, or sports leadership? Fancy using your energy and teamwork skills to support pupils both in and out of the classroom?

We’re looking for Teaching Assistants with a sporty streak—people who know the power of encouragement, structure, and goal-setting. Whether you're a coach, personal trainer, or just passionate about sport and fitness, your skills can make a real difference in school life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with classroom learning and physical activity

• Leading or assisting with PE lessons, active play, or school sports clubs

• Mentoring pupils to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork

• Supporting children 1:1 or in small groups—especially those who thrive through movement

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, coaching or youth work

• A calm, confident presence and a positive attitude

• Strong communication and role model behaviour

• A flexible, can-do approach to supporting learning in all areas

• Thrive training is a bonus—but we can offer it for free if not!

The must-haves:

You’ll need an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be happy to get one through us—we’ll help make it easy).

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella nonsense

• Free CPD including behaviour management and Thrive

• Roles across mainstream and SEND schools

• Local consultants who understand your strengths and match you with the right schools

If you believe sport builds more than muscles—like focus, confidence, and teamwork—then we want to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s get you into a role where you can truly inspire.

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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