Teaching Assistant - Sports

Location: Gwent

‍♂️ Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant – Newport 🏫

Start Date:

September 2025

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Pay: £517.20 per week (PAYE)

Hours:

🕒 Monday–Thursday: 8:15am – 4:30pm
🕒 Friday: 8:15am – 3:00pm

Location:

Small Independent School, Newport

A small, supportive independent school in Newport is seeking a dedicated Sports-Focused Teaching Assistant to work with secondary-aged pupils who present with challenging behaviour.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in sports, coaching, or physical education, who understands how movement and structure can be powerful tools in supporting emotional and behavioural needs.

What the role involves:

* Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour both in and out of the classroom

* Using sport and physical activity to build engagement and positive relationships

* Providing consistent, calm support as part of a small, experienced team

* Encouraging routines, resilience, and a growth mindset in learners

What we're looking for:

✅ Experience working with young people, particularly those with additional or behavioural needs
✅ A strong interest or background in sport/physical activity
✅ Confidence, patience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
✅ A team player with a proactive and adaptable approach

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate, with long-term potential to grow within a school that values connection, consistency, and care.

📩 Interested? Apply now to make a real impact this September.

All applications are subject to Zen educate's strict background checks including; right to work in the UK, 2 x professional references, Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration which we can help you obtain.

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