Sports Coach Teaching Assistant

Sports Coach Teaching Assistant

Location: Pontypool
Pay: £93 - £120 a day
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Are you a sports coach interested in using your skills to support young people within a school environment?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Sports Coach Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Pontypool from September 2026.

This position would suit someone with experience in sports coaching, youth work or mentoring who is considering a career in teaching, pastoral support or education.

Although your sports coaching experience will be valuable, this is primarily a classroom-based Teaching Assistant role rather than a PE coaching position.

You will spend most of your timetable supporting pupils during lessons, with a smaller part of the week dedicated to working with an individual pupil who responds particularly well to sport and physical activity as a way of engaging with learning.

What will the role involve?

As a Sports Coach Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils across the school day by:

Providing classroom support across a range of secondary subjects
Helping pupils understand instructions and begin their work
Breaking activities into smaller, manageable steps
Encouraging pupils to remain focused and engaged
Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
Building pupils’ confidence, resilience and independence
Working with teachers and the school’s pastoral or ALN team
Providing one-to-one or small-group support when required
Supporting the wider class and helping to create a positive learning environment
A smaller part of your timetable will involve supporting a pupil who uses sport as a positive way to engage with education.

You may use structured physical activities, sports-based rewards or mentoring sessions to help the pupil:

Build a positive relationship with school
Improve their confidence and motivation
Regulate their emotions
Develop communication and teamwork skills
Re-engage with classroom learning
Work towards agreed academic and behavioural targets
Any sports-based sessions will form part of the pupil’s wider support plan and will be delivered alongside their classroom education.

Who are we looking for?

This opportunity would be suitable for:

Sports coaches
PE or sports graduates
Personal trainers or fitness instructors
Youth workers
Activity leaders
Football, rugby or athletics coaches
Behaviour mentors
Outdoor education instructors
Graduates considering teacher training
People with experience supporting children or teenagers
Previous school experience is helpful but not essential.

You should be able to demonstrate:

Confidence working with secondary-aged pupils
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to set clear and consistent boundaries
Patience when supporting pupils who may find school challenging
A positive and encouraging approach
The ability to remain calm during difficult situations
A genuine interest in helping young people succeed
You must also understand that the majority of the position will involve supporting pupils inside the classroom rather than delivering sports sessions throughout the day.

Apply today

This is an excellent opportunity for a sports coach to transfer their skills into a rewarding classroom-based Teaching Assistant role in Pontypool.

To apply, submit your up-to-date CV today. One of our education consultants will contact you to discuss your experience and the next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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