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Sports teaching assistant – alternative provision (part-time)

South Shields
Temporary
The Education Network
Teaching assistant
Posted: 11 June
Offer description

Sports Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (Part-Time)

Are you passionate about sports and supporting young people with additional needs? We’re looking for an energetic and resilient Sports Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic Alternative Provision in South Tyneside.

Start ASAP and continuing into the new academic year (September 2025).

About the Role:
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being active, building relationships through sport, and supporting students who may struggle in mainstream settings. You’ll help lead physical activities and support learning, behaviour, and engagement both in and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting and leading sports sessions and physical activities
2. Working 1:1 or with small groups of students with autism, ADHD, and SEMH
3. Promoting teamwork, confidence, and positive behaviour through sport
4. Assisting with classroom learning where needed
5. Supporting afternoon enrichment sessions

Ideal Candidate:
6. Experience in a school, coaching, youth work, or SEN/Alternative Provision setting
7. Confident supporting students with challenging behaviour
8. Passionate about physical activity and its impact on wellbeing
9. Calm, consistent, and proactive
10. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
11. Ability to drive a minibus is a strong advantage
What We Offer:
12. Term-time, part-time hours – great work/life balance
13. 9.30-2pm Monday-Friday
14. Competitive pay rates
15. Excellent offers for new client schools
16. Ongoing training and development
If you are interested in this role please email rachael.chapman @ednetwork.co.uk with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on 0191 823 97 52 for an informal chat about opportunities.

The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.

Data Privacy and Processing
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

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