If you’re a PE graduate with a passion for motivating young people, building confidence and bringing energy into the classroom, this role could be the perfect next step for you.
We’re working with a fantastic specialist secondary school in Durham that’s looking for a PE graduate to join their team as a Teaching Assistant. The school supports young people with additional needs, creating an environment where every student can succeed at their own pace.
This is a brilliant opportunity to use your skills in teamwork, communication and resilience to make a real difference. It’s also great experience if you’re considering teaching, coaching, youth work or SEN pathways in the future.
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting pupils with additional needs both in PE lessons and across the school day
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Encouraging participation, confidence and positive routines
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Working 1:1 or in small groups to help pupils stay engaged and feel supported
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Helping adapt PE activities and classroom tasks so all pupils can access learning
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Using your strengths in motivation and relationship building to support emotional regulation
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Being a steady, encouraging presence for pupils who rely on clear boundaries and consistency
Why this role suits PE graduates
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Your coaching, communication and teamwork skills transfer brilliantly
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You’ll use your understanding of motivation, routine and resilience every day
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Perfect experience for teacher training, sports coaching careers or SEN specialisms
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You’ll help pupils develop confidence both physically and socially
What the school is looking for
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A positive, active and patient graduate
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Someone who can inspire, reassure and motivate pupils
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A team player who enjoys supporting young people with a range of needs
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Experience in coaching, youth work or SEN is helpful but not essential
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A calm, adaptable person who brings energy without overwhelming pupils
Your personality and approach matter more than direct school experience.
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
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Free CPD, including SEN, behaviour support and safeguarding training
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A supportive consultant who’ll guide you through the whole process
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Clear development routes into teaching, pastoral work or specialist SEN roles
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A friendly, straightforward registration process.
If this sounds like the role for you send across your CV and we will get back to you!
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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