Job Title: Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £89–£110 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a recent sports graduate looking to take your first step into education? We’re working with schools in South Shields who are eager to welcome energetic, motivated Sports Graduates to support pupils both in and out of the classroom.
This role is perfect if you enjoy working with young people and want to use your skills to inspire and support them. You’ll bring enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive approach to help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence.
What the role involves:
1. Supporting pupils in lessons and during sporting activities
2. Using your sports background to encourage teamwork, discipline, and resilience
3. Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils who need extra guidance
4. Assisting teachers with classroom activities and behaviour management
5. Being a positive role model both inside and outside of PE lessons
We’re looking for someone who:
6. Holds a degree in Sports, Physical Education, or a related subject
7. Has experience working with children or young people (coaching, mentoring, or volunteering counts)
8. Is adaptable, patient, and able to build strong relationships with pupils
9. Holds a UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle (essential for this role)
Why join Protocol Education?
10. Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
11. FREE access to our CPD Academy to boost your skills and career prospects
12. Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
13. Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative schools
14. Referral scheme – earn rewards when you recommend friends
This is a brilliant opportunity to use your passion for sport to make a real difference in education while gaining valuable classroom experience.
Apply today and kick off your career 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 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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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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