Sporty Teaching Assistant

Sporty Teaching Assistant

Location:

South Shields
Start:
Immediate / September 2025
Salary: £89–£108 per day

Are you passionate about sport and looking to inspire the next generation? This inclusive secondary school is seeking an energetic Teaching Assistant with a sporting background to support pupils both in PE and across the wider curriculum.

Location:

South Shields | Start:
Immediate / September 2025 | Salary: £89–£108 per day

• Supporting PE lessons and encouraging active participation from all students
• Assisting in the classroom, working with small groups or individual pupils to boost confidence and progress
• Helping to run extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and school events
• Providing positive role modelling, fostering teamwork and resilience

• A community built on excellence, inclusion, and ambition
  , where every pupil is encouraged to reach their potential
• A caring environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and personal development
• Excellent facilities, including sports halls, outdoor pitches, and modern classrooms
• A supportive team and a chance to build valuable school-based experience

• A background in sport, coaching, or physical activity
• Enthusiasm, patience, and a strong ability to motivate young people
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential
• A positive approach and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy – including behaviour management and SEND training
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

Apply today and take your next step towards a rewarding career supporting young people in education.

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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