Sports Coach to SEMH Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Physical Education Teacher -
Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Physical Education Teacher, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates
Location: South Shields
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Pay: £98-£120 per day
Do you already know how to motivate young people, manage groups and encourage teamwork?
Protocol Education are looking for Sports Coaches to work as Teaching Assistants within a specialist SEMH setting in South Shields.
This could be a brilliant next step for someone who wants to take their coaching experience into a school environment.
Your Sporting Background Could Be:- Football
- Rugby
- Boxing
- Martial arts
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Fitness
- PE
- Personal training
- Sports coaching
You'll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom by:
- Building relationships through shared interests
- Supporting SEMH and behavioural needs
- Helping pupils engage with learning
- Supporting PE and sporting activities
- Working 1:1 and in small groups
- Encouraging teamwork and communication
- Supporting positive behaviour
- Helping pupils manage emotions
- Mentoring pupils
- Promoting confidence and resilience
- Being a consistent positive role model
The school is looking for staff who could become part of their team longer term.
For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to progress from the temporary role into a permanent position.
Ideally, You'll Be Able to DriveA full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be highly desirable
, although we can consider candidates on an individual basis.
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
This is a full-time, term-time position.
Benefits- £98-£120 per day
- Weekly PAYE
- FREE CPD and training
- Dedicated consultant
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Potential permanent school position
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
If you're a sports coach ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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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