Got a sporting background and a knack for motivating young people?

Some of the best Learning Support Assistants we've placed have come from sport.

Whether you're a coach, personal trainer, sports graduate, semi-professional athlete, or someone who's spent years leading teams on the pitch, court, track, or in the gym, your skills could make a huge difference in the classroom.

We're looking for a Learning Support Assistant with a genuine sports background to join a welcoming school in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your coaching skills, resilience, and positive attitude to help pupils thrive both academically and personally.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils in lessons and around the school day
• Building positive relationships and acting as a strong role model
• Helping students stay engaged, focused, and motivated
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or additional learning needs
• Using sports-based strategies to encourage teamwork, confidence, and resilience
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams

What we're looking for

• Experience playing sport at a competitive level, coaching, or a recognised sports qualification
• Qualifications such as a Sports Degree, Level 2/3 Coaching Award, Personal Training qualification, Sports Science qualification, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient, and encouraging approach
• Passion for helping young people succeed

Why this role?

Every day is different. One minute you're helping a pupil overcome a challenge in the classroom, the next you're using your coaching mindset to boost confidence and engagement.

If you've ever helped a teammate push through a tough game, encouraged an athlete to keep going, or led a group towards a common goal, you've already got many of the skills schools are looking for.

Why work with Protocol Education?

✔ Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✔ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
✔ Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
✔ Streamlined registration and local bookings
✔ Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

Ready to swap the changing room for the classroom and make a real impact?

Apply today and let's get the ball rolling.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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