Learning support assistant (PE Background)

Bring your energy into the classroom

Got a background in sport or PE? Love working with young people and keeping them engaged?

This could be your perfect move into education.

We're looking for energetic, confident individuals to support pupils as a Learning Support Assistant. Your PE background will be a huge asset, especially when it comes to building relationships, encouraging participation, and supporting behaviour in a positive, active way.

What your day might look like

• Supporting pupils in lessons, helping them stay focused and involved
• Using your energy and creativity to keep learners engaged
• Working 1:1 or with small groups who need extra support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and building strong relationships
• Supporting both classroom learning and active sessions
• Helping create a fun, structured, and inclusive environment

What you'll bring

You don't need years of classroom experience; this is about your mindset and transferable skills:

• A background in sport, coaching, or PE
• Confidence working with children or young people
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to motivatePatience, resilience, and a calm approach under pressure
• A team player attitude and willingness to learn

Why schools love PE backgrounds

You already know how to:

• Build rapport quickly
• Manage behaviour through engagement and structure
• Keep energy high while staying in control
• Encourage teamwork, confidence, and resilience

That's gold dust in a classroom.

What you'll get in return

• A great route into education, no formal TA experience needed
• Ongoing support from a consultant who gets what schools need
• Free CPD training to build your classroom skills
• Flexible work options to suit 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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