Job Advertisement: Sports Graduate - Teaching Assistant
Location: Salford
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a sports graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education? Do you have a passion for working with young people and supporting their academic and personal development?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduate to join a forward-thinking secondary school in the Salford area as a Teaching Assistant. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has completed their degree and is keen to build a career in education, youth work, or coaching.
Key Responsibilities:
Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
Work with small groups or individual students to boost progress, behaviour, and confidence
Assist with the organisation and delivery of PE lessons and extracurricular sports activities
Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a focused classroom environment
Provide pastoral support and act as a positive role model to students across the school
The ideal candidate will:
Have completed a degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field
Be available full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours
Be passionate about supporting young people in a school setting
Have a confident, proactive, and professional attitude
Be interested in pursuing a career in teaching, coaching, or youth work
What we offer:
A welcoming and supportive school environment
Valuable classroom and pastoral experience
Opportunities to develop your skills and receive in-school training
The chance to make a real difference in students' lives
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a secondary school and make a real impact while preparing for a future in education or sport.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to (url removed).
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references