Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant | Start Your Career in Education | Durham & Sunderland

Turn Your Passion for Sport Into a Rewarding Career

Are you a recent Sports Graduate looking for meaningful work, valuable experience and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives?

At Protocol Education, we're seeking enthusiastic, motivated and energetic graduates to support pupils across a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND schools throughout Durham, Sunderland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Stanley, Seaham and Peterlee.

Whether you're considering a future career in teaching, PE teaching, coaching, educational psychology, youth work, pastoral support or SEND education, this role provides the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on school experience while developing highly transferable skills.

Why Are Sports Graduates in High Demand?

Schools value Sports Graduates for the skills they naturally bring into the classroom.

Through coaching, teamwork and leadership, you've already developed many of the qualities schools look for, including:

✅ Communication Skills

✅ Leadership and Confidence

✅ Resilience and Adaptability

✅ Motivation and Engagement

✅ Positive Behaviour Management

✅ Teamwork and Relationship Building

✅ The Ability to Inspire Young People

Many pupils thrive when supported by positive role models who can help build confidence, encourage participation and promote personal development.

Your sporting background could have a lasting impact on a child's school experience.

Why Choose Supply Work?

No two days are the same.

Working on a flexible supply basis allows you to gain experience across different schools, age groups and educational settings while discovering where your strengths and interests lie.

You'll gain exposure to:

✅ Primary Schools

✅ Secondary Schools

✅ Specialist SEND Schools

✅ SEMH Provisions

✅ Alternative Provisions

✅ One-to-One Student Support

✅ Small Group Interventions

✅ Classroom Learning Support

✅ Behaviour and Pastoral Support

Supply work allows you to build experience quickly while maintaining flexibility around your lifestyle and future career plans.

Many of our Sports Graduates secure long-term placements and permanent positions after impressing schools during supply assignments.

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Your Role

As a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and school leaders to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis
• Delivering small group intervention sessions
• Assisting with classroom learning activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs
• Building positive relationships with students
• Encouraging participation and confidence
• Supporting physical education and extracurricular activities
• Acting as a positive role model for young people

Every day offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a pupil who may need additional support to succeed.

A Fantastic Route Into Teaching & Education

Many Sports Graduates use this role as a stepping stone into a variety of careers within education.

Previous candidates have progressed into:

• Primary Teaching
• Secondary Teaching
• PE Teaching
• Teacher Training Programmes
• Schools Direct
• SCITT
• Educational Psychology
• Behaviour Mentor Roles
• Learning Support Positions
• Pastoral Support Roles
• SEND Education
• Youth Work

This role provides the school-based experience that universities, schools and training providers actively look for.

You'll develop:

⭐ Classroom Management Skills

⭐ Behaviour Management Strategies

⭐ SEND Knowledge and Experience

⭐ Communication and Leadership Skills

⭐ Confidence Working With Children and Young People

⭐ A Deep Understanding of School Life

⭐ Experience Across a Variety of Educational Settings

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from graduates with degrees in:

• Sports Science
• Sports Coaching
• Physical Education
• Sport & Exercise Science
• Sports Development
• Health & Fitness
• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Management

We'd also love to hear from graduates with coaching experience in football, rugby, cricket, athletics, boxing, dance, gymnastics or other sporting disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Interested in a future career within education
• Positive, motivated and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Able to build relationships quickly
• Enthusiastic about learning and development

Previous experience working with children through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, volunteering or support work is beneficial but not essential.

What Protocol Education Offers

When you join Protocol Education, you'll benefit from:

✅ Competitive daily pay rates

✅ Flexible work to suit your availability

✅ Opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEND schools

✅ Daily supply and long-term placements

✅ Free CPD and accredited training

✅ Ongoing professional development

✅ Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant

✅ Long-term and permanent opportunities

✅ Clear pathways into teaching and education careers

✅ Access to a large network of local schools

We take the time to understand your goals and match you with schools that will help you develop your experience and confidence.

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable classroom experience, develop professional skills and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Protocol Education and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education.

Build experience, discover your strengths and inspire the next generation while working across a variety of schools throughout Durham and Sunderland.

Apply today and start your education journey with Protocol Education.