Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant

A forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle is looking for an energetic and engaging Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to join the team. This is a school that places a strong emphasis on engagement, routine, and building positive relationships. Sport and physical activity play a key role in supporting behaviour, teamwork, and confidence, making this an ideal setting for a sports graduate to make a real impact. If you’re someone who thrives on energy, enjoys working with young people, and wants to build experience in education, this is a brilliant opportunity to get started. Newcastle £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Immediate Start The Role As a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students across KS3 and KS4 in lessons and practical activitiesWork 1:1 and in small groups to support engagement and behaviourUse sport and physical activity to motivate and re-engage studentsSupport pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMHAssist with PE lessons, activities, and school sport where requiredAct as a positive role model, promoting teamwork and resilience You’ll play a key role in helping students stay active, focused, and engaged in school life. What This School Is Like Staff working here benefit from: A strong focus on engagement and student relationshipsA curriculum that blends academic and practical learningSupportive and approachable leadershipA close-knit, team-focused staff environmentClear routines that support behaviour and structure It’s a school where energy and consistency go a long way, and where your presence will be felt straight away. Who This Role Suits This role is ideal for: Sports graduates or those with coaching backgroundsIndividuals considering PE teaching or working in educationThose with experience in coaching, mentoring, or youth workEnergetic, confident individuals who can motivate othersPeople who can build strong relationships and stay consistent No school experience is required. If you can lead, motivate, and engage, you’ll be well suited to this role. Pay & Benefits £92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)Weekly payImmediate startFREE access to our CPD Academy, including behaviour and SEND trainingOpportunities for long-term or permanent rolesOngoing support from a dedicated consultant If you’re a Sports graduate looking to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and make a real impact in a school setting, this could be the perfect next step. Apply now or drop us a message to chat it through, we’ll keep things simple and help you get started. 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 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.