Learning Mentor

Sports Graduate / Teaching Assistant – Manchester

Location: Manchester
Salary: £95–£105 per day
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Sports Graduate / Teaching Assistant – Manchester

Engage Education are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Sports Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in schools across Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a background in Sport, PE, Sports Coaching, Exercise Science or a related subject who is looking to gain valuable experience working with children and young people within an educational setting.

You will support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, using your sporting background to encourage engagement, confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour.

The Role

As a Sports Graduate / Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
• Assisting teachers within the classroom.
• Using sport and physical activity to engage and motivate pupils.
• Supporting PE lessons and extracurricular sporting activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Encouraging teamwork, confidence and social development.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEN.
• Helping to promote positive behaviour and an inclusive learning environment.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Sport, PE, Sports Science, Sports Coaching or a related subject.
• Experience working with children or young people through coaching, volunteering, education or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, enthusiastic and positive approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s education and development.
• A willingness to work with pupils with additional needs.

Previous school or SEN experience is desirable but not essential, as full support will be provided.

Why Work for Engage Education?

• Competitive daily rates.
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Support from an experienced education consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom and SEN experience.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils’ lives.

If you are a Sports Graduate looking to begin a career in education, or you are considering a future career as a teacher, this could be an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on school experience.

Apply today to join Engage Education and start your journey into education.