Job Description

Sports Graduates: Teaching Assistant Roles in Primary Schools, South Liverpool

Have you recently graduated in a sports related degree and want to put your passion for physical activity to work in a school setting? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic sports graduates to join our team as full time Teaching Assistants in primary schools across South Liverpool.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in education, gain valuable classroom experience and inspire children to lead active, healthy lives. Whether you are considering teaching, PE specialism or a wider career working with young people, these roles offer an ideal starting point.

About the Role

You will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Your sports background will be highly valued, and many schools welcome Teaching Assistants who can contribute to PE lessons, playground activities and extracurricular sport. You will:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities across the curriculum
  • Provide one to one and small group support to help pupils make progress
  • Assist with the delivery of PE lessons, sports clubs and active break and lunchtime activities
  • Encourage teamwork, resilience, fair play and a positive attitude to physical activity
  • Support pupils with additional needs to access learning
  • Promote positive behaviour in line with each school's policies
  • Help to create a safe, organised and stimulating learning environment
  • Support pupils' wellbeing, confidence and independence throughout the school day

About You

  • A degree in sports science, sports coaching, physical education or a related subject
  • Previous experience working with children in a school setting or as a sports coach (essential)
  • A patient, enthusiastic and positive approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A reliable and professional attitude
  • A genuine commitment to pupil success and wellbeing
  • Coaching qualifications, such as FA, RFU or ECB awards, are desirable but not essential
  • Right to work in the UK
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one

What We Offer

  • Full time work in a range of primary schools across South Liverpool
  • Day to day and longer term placements
  • Competitive daily rates paid weekly
  • A dedicated consultant who will get to know you and match you with schools that suit your skills and interests
  • Free access to online training and professional development
  • Support with compliance and onboarding
  • Opportunities to progress into long term or permanent roles should you wish

Why Tradewind?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with a strong reputation for supporting school staff and schools alike. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all placements are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and identity verification.

If this is the perfect next step in your career, apply now or contact Oli on 0151 221 9666 or via email to oliver.brentville@twrecruitment.com