Sporty Teaching Assistant

This school is looking for someone energetic, positive, and naturally engaging, particularly someone with a passion for sport and physical activity.

They are keen to find someone who is:

• Active and enthusiastic, someone who can bring energy into the school day
• Confident working alongside another TA as part of a small support team
• Patient and understanding, especially when supporting behaviour and engagement
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Resilient and calm when faced with challenges

They don’t expect you to be perfect, but they do want someone who shows up with the right attitude and is willing to get stuck in.

Morning Routine:

• Settle into the environment
• Prepare for the day ahead
• Transition into lessons positively

Building a consistent and reassuring routine is key here.

During Lessons:

• Supporting the student to stay engaged and focused
• Using movement and physical activity as a tool to re‑engage learning
• Working closely with the other TA to provide consistent support
• Adapting tasks to suit the student’s needs

You will not be standing back, you’ll be actively involved throughout.

Physical Activity & Regulation:

• Take part in short physical activities to support regulation
• Use sports‑based rewards and engagement strategies
• Encourage participation in PE and active sessions

Break & Lunch:

• Stay with the student
• Support positive social interaction
• Use active play to encourage engagement

End of Day:

• Debriefing with staff
• Updating notes and progress
• Planning for the next day

You’ll remain on site until between 3:30pm–4:30pm
, depending on the day. This time is used for activities listed above.

There is a strong preference for you to complete a few shifts before September so you can:

• Meet the student
• Build rapport
• Understand routines and expectations

This makes a huge difference to both you and the student.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’, which may include an online search as part of 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.