Sports teaching assistant
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Are you a Sports Graduate looking for a career in education?
Job Description:
Sport Teaching Assistant
Location:
Cardiff
Contract Type:
Full-time
Salary:
From £93 per day
Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and passionate Sport Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible to be able to support ALN children in a specialist SEN provision using sports and physical education techniques. The provision deals with children aged anywhere between 3 to 19, so being comfortable supporting all ages is crucial. This role is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about sports and want to make a positive impact on students’ educational experiences.
Key Responsibilities- You will provide structured, long-term support for pupils with a range of needs, including;
Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and Speech & Language difficulties - Behaviour regulation and emotional development strategies
- 1:1 and small-group learning interventions to support learning and engagement
- Classroom support in partnership with teachers and SENCOs
- Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and academic progress
- Supporting sport and physical education activities where appropriate
- EWC Registration (we can help with this)
- Enhanced DBS and registered with the Update Service (we will help with this process)
- 2 professional referee's
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills in education and sports.
- Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
If you are passionate about using sports to support children's education development and well-being, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or give us a call to enquire further via the details below:
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.
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