Sports Graduate – Trainee Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Secondary School – UK
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time
Are you a Sports Graduate looking to start a career in education?
An Outstanding secondary school is seeking an energetic and motivated Sports Graduate to join their team as a Trainee Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Responsibilities
* Supporting PE lessons and practical activities
* Working with students across KS3 and KS4
* Assisting with behaviour management and student engagement
* Supporting extracurricular sports clubs and activities
* Providing pastoral and classroom support where needed
Candidate Requirements
* UK degree in Sport, Sports Science, PE, Coaching, or related subject
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Strong teamwork and communication skills
* Passion for working with young people
* Interest in teacher training or pastoral education roles
What the School Provides
* Excellent support and training opportunities
* Experience across both classroom and practical settings
* Opportunities to progress into teacher training
* Supportive and welcoming staff team
* Taster days available
Start your journey into education with a rewarding graduate opportunity.
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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