Teaching Assistant with Sports Coaching Background
Position: Teaching Assistant (Sports Coaching Background)
Location: Newport
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay Rate: £85.04 per day
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Long-Term Opportunity
Are you passionate about sports and eager to make a difference in young lives? We’re seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a background or strong interest in sports, coaching, or physical education to join our team. This role focuses on working with secondary-aged pupils who may face challenges in learning and managing emotions. Some students have additional learning needs and benefit from structured, engaging support tailored to their individual goals.
Role Requirements:
* Provide in-class support for low-ability learners, including those with additional learning needs, helping to motivate and engage them.
* Use sports and physical activity as tools to build rapport, develop social skills, and encourage positive behavior.
* Assist students in managing emotions constructively, supporting them in developing skills for learning and self-regulation.
* Work collaboratively with teachers and other school staff to implement individualized learning plans.
Ideal Candidate:
* Strong background or interest in sports, coaching, physical education, or similar fields.
* Experience working with young people, ideally those facing learning or behavioral challenges.
* Ability to build trust and positively influence students who may feel disengaged or frustrated.
* Compassionate, patient, and committed to making a positive impact on students’ educational experiences.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative school environment.
* The chance to use your sports background to help students succeed academically and socially.
* A fulfilling role with a direct impact on students’ personal and academic growth.
If you’re ready to step into a rewarding role and help students reach their potential, apply today, by emailing your CV to: (email address removed)
All applications are subject to anzuk's strict background checks to include; Right to work in the UK,2 x professional references, Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration, whcih we can help you obtain.
anzuk Education is acting as an Employment business in relation to this vacancy