Sports Specialist TA/LSA

Sports Specialist TA/LSA

South Bristol
Full-Time
Start Date: September

Are you a sports coach, PE specialist or fitness professional looking to make a positive impact in education?

I am working with a secondary school in South Bristol who are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to join their teams as Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants with Sport Specialism

This is an excellent opportunity to use your coaching experience to support young people both academically and personally, while gaining valuable experience within secondary education.

✅ About the Opportunity

You'll be supporting students across a variety of educational settings, including:

• Mainstream classrooms
• SEN resource bases and specialist provisions
• Inclusion and intervention centres
• Small group and 1:1 support environments

Many of the students requiring support may face challenges relating to:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Additional learning needs
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Behaviour and engagement within school

Your ability to build relationships, motivate others and provide structure can have a significant impact on a student's educational journey.

✅ What You'll Be Doing

As a Sports specialist in a school-based support role, you may:

• Provide classroom support to students across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring sessions
• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and social skills
• Assist teachers in creating an inclusive learning environment
• Use sports, movement and coaching techniques to support wellbeing and participation
• Work alongside SENCOs, pastoral staff and teaching teams

✅ Who We're Looking For

This role would suit:

• Sports Coaches
• PE Graduates
• Fitness Instructors
• Youth Workers
• Sports Development Officers
• Team Leaders from sports clubs or community programmes
• Individuals considering a future career in teaching, education or pastoral support

Whether you're experienced within schools or have worked with young people in a sporting environment, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ Skills & Experience

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or young people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, energetic and patient approach
• Confidence managing behaviour and setting clear expectations
• The ability to build trust and rapport with students
• A willingness to learn and adapt in a school environment
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Relevant coaching qualifications, sports degrees or mentoring experience are advantageous but not essential.

✅ Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience in secondary education
• Make a real difference to young people's lives
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Develop skills in SEN, SEMH and pastoral support
• Pathways into teacher training and wider education careers
• Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant

Apply Today

If you're passionate about inspiring young people and want to bring your coaching skills into education, we'd love to hear from you.

Emilia Harris
emilia.harris@teachingpersonnel.com
0117 239 1557

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