Sports graduate teaching assistant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Job Advertisement: Sports Graduate - Teaching AssistantLocation: SalfordContract Type: Full-time, Term-time onlyStart Date: September 2025Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a sports graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education? Do you have a passion for working with young people and supporting their academic and personal development?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduate to join a forward-thinking secondary school in the Salford area as a Teaching Assistant. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has completed their degree and is keen to build a career in education, youth work, or coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons

• Work with small groups or individual students to boost progress, behaviour, and confidence

• Assist with the organisation and delivery of PE lessons and extracurricular sports activities

• Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a focused classroom environment

• Provide pastoral support and act as a positive role model to students across the school

The ideal candidate will:

• Have completed a degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field

• Be available full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours

• Be passionate about supporting young people in a school setting

• Have a confident, proactive, and professional attitude

• Be interested in pursuing a career in teaching, coaching, or youth work

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment

• Valuable classroom and pastoral experience

• Opportunities to develop your skills and receive in-school training

• The chance to make a real difference in students' lives

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in a secondary school and make a real impact while preparing for a future in education or sport.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter to .

All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.