Sports Coach → Teaching Assistant Pathway
Pay: £92.63 per day
Hours: School hours, Monday–Friday (no weekends)
Are you a Sports Coach, Activity Leader, or Youth Worker looking to step into a school‑based Teaching Assistant role? If you love working with young people and want a stable, rewarding career in education, this Llanelli opportunity is the perfect next step.
This role uses your coaching background — confidence, communication, behaviour management, energy — and develops you into a classroom‑ready Teaching Assistant.
⭐ Why This Role Is Ideal for Sports Coaches
Use your existing skills while gaining new classroom experience
CPD Training and support provided
No planning, no marking
School hours only — evenings and weekends free
A clear pathway into long‑term TA roles or teacher training
What You’ll Be Doing Daily
This is not a PE‑only role — it’s a full Teaching Assistant position where your sports background gives you an advantage.
Supporting teachers in the classroom across a range of subjects
Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need extra support
Helping manage behaviour using your coaching confidence
Assisting with classroom activities, resources, and learning tasks
Encouraging teamwork, resilience, and positive attitudes
Leading short activity breaks or movement‑based tasks when needed
Occasionally supporting PE lessons — but your main role is in class
Desirable Experience
Sports coaching in schools, clubs, camps, or community settings
Experience working with children or young people
Youth work, mentoring, or activity leadership
Strong communication and behaviour‑management skills
Ability to motivate and engage pupils
Confident, proactive, and positive attitude
Interest in progressing into Teaching Assistant, Learning Support, or Education roles
Who This Role Suits
Sports Coaches wanting a stable school‑based career
Graduates in sport, coaching, youth work, or related fields
Activity Leaders looking for weekday work
Anyone wanting a pathway into teaching or education
Location
Llanelli & Swansea
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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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