281 sports teaching assistant jobs found

‍♂️ Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant – Newport 🏫 Start Date: September 2025 Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Pay: £517.20 per week (PAYE) Hours: 🕒 Monday–Thursday: 8:15am – 4:30pm 🕒 Friday: 8:15am – 3:00pm Location: Small Independent School, Newport A small, supportive independent school in Newport is seeking a dedicated Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils who present with challenging behaviour. This role is ideal for someone with a background in sports, coaching, or physical education, who understands how movement and structure can be powerful tools in supporting emotional and behavioural needs. What the role involves: * Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour both in and out of the classroom * Using sport and physical activity to build engagement and positive relationships * Providing consistent, calm support as part of a small, experienced team * Encouraging routines, resilience, and a...

Job Title: Sports Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Sports Teaching Assistant (TA) – Full Time Location: Feltham, London School: Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) About Us: We are working with a dedicated Pupil Referral Unit in Feltham, committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs and providing opportunities to succeed both academically and personally. We are looking for a passionate, motivated, and resilient individual to join their team as a Sports LSA/TA. The Role: We are seeking a full-time Sports Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to support our students in physical education and sports activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in behavioural management and be able to engage students positively, encouraging participation, teamwork, and personal growth. Key Responsibilities: * Support students during sports lessons and extracurricular activities. * Promote positive behaviour and support behavioural management strategies. *...

Teaching Assistant- Barnet TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Barnet (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in November 2025. Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Barnet, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN. You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Barnet. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant...

Teaching Assistant- Southwark TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Southwark (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in November 2025. Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Southwark, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN. You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Southwark. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching...

Teaching Assistant- Newham TimePlan Education is currently looking for flexible and enthusiastic candidates for full-time teaching assistant roles in several excellent schools in Newham (and surrounding areas). These rewarding and varied full-time teaching assistant roles will start in November 2025. Previous experience working with children is not essential for the teaching assistant roles in Newham, although other relevant experience (for example in dance, drama, sports, youth work or arts) would be advantageous, as would experience supporting children or adults with SEN. You should hold either a relevant teaching assistant qualification (such as a CACHE Level 3) or a university degree (although this does not necessarily need to relate to childcare or education). Roles for university graduates and Level 3 qualified teaching assistants are available in both primary and secondary settings in Newham. Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are essential for teaching assistant...

Behaviour Teaching Assistant Location: Leicestershire (LE8) Pay: £90 - £100 per day Start Date: Asap Contract: Long-term with a route to permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (term time) About the Role We are looking for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a small SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) school in the LE8 area. The school supports children who require a highly structured, safe and encouraging environment, with small classes and a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing. The setting supports students from the ages of 4-16. You'll work as part of a close-knit team to help pupils manage behaviour, re-engage with learning and develop the confidence they need to succeed. No two days are the same, and the school offers ongoing support and consistency throughout. Key Responsibilities Providing daily behaviour support for pupils on a 1:1 basis Helping students regulate emotions using agreed strategies and routines Supporting learning in class, during...

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Leeds Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Leeds. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive, encouraging...

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Bradford Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Bradford. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive,...

Kick-Start Your Career in Education! Trainee Teaching Assistants Wanted – Wakefield Are you passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience in sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring? Looking to take your first step into a school-based role? We’re recruiting enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Wakefield. This is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while using the skills you already have. Why This Role Is Perfect for You If you have a background in: * Sports coaching * Tutoring * Youth work / mentoring * Working with children or young people …then you already have the core skills schools are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing * Supporting teachers in the classroom * Helping students with their learning and development * Leading small group activities * Using your coaching or tutoring experience to inspire confidence and engagement * Creating a positive,...

Graduate Scheme! – Kick-start your career in education Do you want to work in schools and make a real difference in children’s lives? Whether you’re a graduate in Psychology, Education, Drama, or Performing Arts, A sports Coach, or simply someone passionate about supporting young people, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience and help students thrive. We’re looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our primary schools across Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or anyone with a strong can-do attitude who wants to make a difference in education. Key Responsibilities: * Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities and routines * Support small groups of pupils and provide one-to-one assistance when needed * Help maintain focus and engagement for pupils throughout the school day * Prepare learning materials and assist in delivering educational activities * Encourage a supportive and inclusive learning atmosphere *...

Are you passionate about education and want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people? Hazel Tree Education are seeking a passionate and supportive Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision school in St Helens. The role will primarily be supporting students with SEMH needs. The school requires an enthusiastic and capable Teaching Assistant as soon as possible to support learners full-time, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. This is a temporary position although could span long-term for the right candidate. What we’re looking for: * A recognised qualification in Teaching and Learning or Childcare or experience working with children in a formal setting e.g school, residential, sports coaching. * An interest in supporting children with additional needs. * A resilient, pro-active nature with a positive, can-do attitude. Successful candidates must have: * An Enhanced DBS on the Update service or be willing to obtain one * At least two...

Teaching Assistant – Barking & Dagenham – Mixed Secondary School – Immediate start * Teaching Assistant – Barking & Dagenham * Teaching Assistant – Mixed Secondary School * Teaching Assistant – £90.00 - £115.00 per day * Teaching Assistant – Immediate start Are you looking for a new role as a teaching assistant to starting ASAP? Can you manage behaviour well and act as a positive role model in a school setting? If so, read on! About the role – Teaching Assistant I am currently working with this secondary school in Barking & Dagenham who are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to start immediately. The school are looking for someone to work 1:1 with a year 8 boy with an interest in sports so a background in sports would be preferable. The school are looking for a teaching assistant with strong behaviour management skills where the main purpose for the position is to act as a positive role model to the child and around the school. The successful...

Prospero Teaching are looking for energetic, reliable and motivated mentors in the BCP area to support young people needing alternate provision. We provide mentoring to students in early years all the way to post 16, supporting them from 2 to 10 hours per week. Mentoring is provided 1:1 in the young person's home or in the local community and is completely tailored to the student's needs to ensure they are getting the best possible support. Mentoring involves emotional support for the young person and can include activities based around their hobbies. Alternately, it may just involve taking them for walks with the intention of getting them out of the house and talking to a positive role model who can help build their confidence. We also offer play therapy and art therapy to young people who require this provision. All of this is with the aim of getting them back into a mainstream environment where they feel self-assured and positive about the future. In order to be eligible, we...

Sports and Psychology Graduates - Teaching Assistants with Academics in Aylesbury -Sports and Psychology Graduates- Aylesbury Academics are seeking Sports and Psychology students or graduates who are interested in working as Teaching Assistants within both mainstream and specialist schools across Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. We are particularly keen to hear from graduates based in Aylesbury who are considering future careers in child psychology, social work, education, or sports therapy. Schools we work closely with require dedicated Teaching Assistants on both part-time and full-time bases, and Academics can also support with placement year opportunities if required. As a SEND Teaching Assistant with Academics, you will: Build strong relationships with pupils requiring 1:1 or small group support. Support academic and social development while liaising with the SENCO and wider staff team. Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons, leading activities, and following...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Various schools in Knowsley Pay: £95 per day Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm Are you a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for work in Knowsley? We are looking for experienced and confident teaching assistants with a background in SEN and complex needs to support pupils in schools across Knowsley. Many of the roles we advertise may start as temporary, but there is often the opportunity to work long-term or to gain permanent employment. Key Requirements: * Experience and understanding of how to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs * School experience supporting students in a classroom or 1-1 * References covering the last two years * Hold a current DBS on the update service or are willing to complete a new DBS * The Right to Work in the UK Duties will include: * Supporting and supervising educational games, sports, and craft activities * Preparing the classroom before lessons *...

Are you an aspiring teacher? Look no further this is the post for you! General Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School - Newham Salary: Daily pay rate £100 + paid weekly Contract: Full-time, long-term role with high temp-perm likelihood Remedy Education are working with a welcoming and nurturing Primary School in Newham. We are looking for a passionate general Teaching Assistant to support a range of children in Ks2 in a full class, 1-1 and small intervention basis. This opportunity bodes fantastic training and professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key part in helping pupils prepare to transition to secondary school. Why register with Remedy Education? Remedy Education has over 20 years experience 24/7 access to our experienced, 5* Education Recruitment Consultants Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly Strong and exclusive partnerships with schools across East london with wide range of local schools and exclusive partnerships A fast,...

Behaviour Mentor with Sports Coaching Experience Cover People are actively looking for full time sports coaches with UK based experience working with children, preferably aged 11-16 years old. We have schools in Bury interested in sports coaches looking to transition into mainstream education by becoming a Teaching Assistant/Behaviour Mentor, supporting children in small groups or on a one to one basis. The role will be a long term basis in a Good rated secondary school in the heart of Bury to support and mentor children aged 11-16 in mainstream classes. The school look for versatile applicants who’d be able to engage young people despite potential challenges with behaviour, specific educational needs or SEMH needs. In the first instance, you’d be booked for a one day trial day.  The school is often complimented for being a supportive and welcoming community-led school. Why should you consider this position through Cover People? We take pride in the little things that matter...

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant Location: Coventry Start Date: Asap Salary: 12-16ph Can you support a college tutor in a wide range of subjects? Does shaping the future of further education students excite and motivate you? Can you support with excellent classroom management? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream college in the heart of Coventry offering a high standard of education to all their pupils, the college has recently been awarded with a ‘GOOD’ OFSTED rating. This widely recognised College boasts fantastic media equipment, sports facilities and a proven track record in students going on to further education or full-time employment. The college is looking for some supportive and motivated Learning Support Assistant on temporary contracts, leading to a permanent position for the right Learning Support Assistant. To help provide the tutor and the pupils with the best learning experience the college has to offer, the successful candidate will...

Unqualified Teaching Assistant - North Manchester (M8, M9, M40) Are you passionate about supporting children and making a real difference in their learning journey? Do you have experience working with young people through sports coaching, childcare, performing arts, or youth work? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! At Aspire People, we're looking for enthusiastic and caring Unqualified Teaching Assistants to work in our partner primary schools across North Manchester (covering postcodes M8, M9, and M40). This role is ideal for anyone with relevant experience who is looking to begin or continue their career in education. While you don't need a formal TA qualification, you must have experience working or volunteering with children within the last two years. Role Overview: Supporting pupils in class under the guidance of the class teacher Assisting in the delivery of engaging lessons and activities Providing 1:1 or small group support when required...

Join Tradewind Recruitment as a Flexible SEMH Teaching Assistant! At Tradewind Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, people-focused agency that truly values the educators we work with. Whether you're looking to gain experience, make a difference in specialist settings, or build flexibility into your week, we're here to match you with roles where you can thrive and feel appreciated. We are currently recruiting a flexible SEMH Teaching Assistant to support specialist SEMH provisions in Swindon that cater to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional learning challenges. This is a flexible role with a mix of part-time, ad-hoc and longer-term opportunities to suit your availability. About the Role You'll be working with children and young people who may have experienced trauma, anxiety, attachment difficulties, behavioural challenges or complex SEMH needs. Your role will involve building positive relationships, using...