Sports Teaching Assistant

Location: Brynmawr
Salary: £89.38 - £100 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: 5th May 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Job Opportunity – Sports Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and dedicated Sports Teaching Assistant to support students in the Brynmawr area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children aged 11-16, who are interested in helping children reach their full potential. Whether you have experience in coaching, working with children, or supporting extracurricular activities, we encourage applicants with diverse experience to apply.

As a Sports Teaching Assistant we would also require you to be predominantly classroom based as you will play a key role in supporting both the academic and also the physical development of students. If you are enthusiastic about sports coaching and helping students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers with lesson plans and deliver enriching activities to engage students during lessons.
• Supervise and support students, both in the classroom and during lunch/break times, ensuring their safety and wellbeing on the playground.
• Interact with students during PE lessons and help with lunchtime sports clubs, such as football coaching or gymnastics lessons.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students needing extra assistance to help them stay on track academically.

What We Require:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a role working with children is preferred, though not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their full potential.
• Strong communication and literacy skills to build positive relationships with students and staff.

How to Apply:

If you believe this role is perfect for you, please visit the Teaching Personnel website and complete your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.