PE & Mentoring Teaching Assistant | South Shields

Location: South Shields
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Pay: £98–£120 per day

Use Sport to Make a Difference

Protocol Education are looking for a PE & Mentoring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs in South Shields.

This role is about much more than helping with PE. You'll become a trusted adult for young people who may need additional encouragement, structure and positive role models.

The Role

You'll be involved in:

• Supporting PE and sporting activities
• Mentoring individual pupils
• Supporting classroom learning
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Helping pupils regulate emotions
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Developing teamwork and communication
• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs
• Encouraging positive attitudes towards education
• Supporting pupils throughout the school day

Ideal Background

This role could suit:

• Sports coaches
• PE graduates
• Football coaches
• Rugby coaches
• Boxing coaches
• Fitness instructors
• Youth workers
• Residential support workers
• Experienced TAs
• Behaviour support workers

The key is your ability to connect with young people and become a positive influence.

Permanent Progression

The school is open to progressing the right temporary member of staff into a permanent position, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for a longer-term career in education.

Driving

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be preferable.

Working Hours

8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday

Benefits

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE
• FREE CPD and specialist training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term opportunities
• Potential permanent position
• Ongoing support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

Could you be the positive role model a young person needs? Apply today.

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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