Sport & Behaviour Teaching Assistant | South Shields
Location: South Shields
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience
Could Sport Be the Way You Connect With a Young Person?
Protocol Education are looking for a Sport & Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist setting in South Shields.
This role is particularly suited to someone who understands that building a relationship often comes before learning can happen.
For some pupils, a shared interest in football, boxing, fitness or another sport can be the starting point for building trust and encouraging better engagement in school.
Your Role
You'll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, including:
- 1:1 and small-group support
- Behaviour and engagement support
- PE and physical activity
- Classroom learning
- Emotional regulation
- Positive behaviour strategies
- Break and lunchtime support
- Encouraging communication and teamwork
- Building confidence and independence
- Developing positive relationships with pupils
Ideal Backgrounds
This could suit someone with experience as a:
- Sports Coach
- Football Coach
- Rugby Coach
- Boxing Coach
- PE Assistant
- Fitness Instructor
- Youth Worker
- Behaviour Support Worker
- Teaching Assistant
- Sports Graduate
The most important thing is your personality, consistency and ability to engage young people.
DBS
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service? Great — this is advantageous for an immediate start.
Don't currently have an Enhanced DBS? You can still apply, but you'll need to be able to apply for one ASAP and complete all required safeguarding checks.
What Protocol Education Offers
- £98–£120 per day
- Weekly PAYE payments
- FREE CPD and training
- Dedicated education consultant
- Specialist SEND support
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus
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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Sport & Behaviour Teaching Assistant | South Shields employer: Protocol Education Limited
Protocol Education is an excellent employer for EYFS and KS1 Teachers, offering a supportive work culture in the welcoming communities of Radstock and Midsomer Norton. With a focus on professional development, teachers can expect ample opportunities for growth while working collaboratively with dedicated staff to inspire young learners in engaging classroom environments. Join us to make a meaningful impact during these crucial early stages of education.
Contact Details:
Protocol Education Limited Recruitment Team
