Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant with Expertise in Sports
Location: Sheffield
Pay rate: £105 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Are you a Teaching Assistant with a sports background who can inspire and motivate students both in and outside the classroom?
GSL Education are hiring an enthusiastic and proactive Teaching Assistant with Expertise in Sports to work in a supportive school in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with coaching or sports experience to support students academically while also encouraging teamwork, confidence, and physical activity.
As a Teaching Assistant (TA) with Expertise in Sports, you will work closely with teaching staff to support learning in the classroom and assist with sports activities, PE sessions, and student engagement. The successful candidate will be energetic, positive, and confident working with children of different abilities.
Core Responsibilities:
- Support students in lessons as a classroom Teaching Assistant
- Assist with PE lessons, sports sessions, and enrichment activities
- Work with students on a one-to-one and small group basis
- Help promote positive behaviour and student engagement
- Encourage teamwork, confidence, and participation through sport
- Support teachers with classroom preparation and supervision
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:
- Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, or in a similar role
- Background in sports coaching, PE, or youth activities
- Ability to motivate and engage students
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A positive, proactive, and energetic attitude
- An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
- An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
What GSL Education Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
- A rewarding position in a supportive school environment
If you are a Teaching Assistant with a sports background looking for a rewarding role in Sheffield, apply today.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Teaching Assistant with Expertise in Sports” role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com for more information.