Sports Teaching Assistant

Sports Teaching Assistant

Wigan | Part-Time | Term Time Only

Are you passionate about sport and ready to channel that energy into a rewarding school-based role? Milk Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming secondary school looking for a Sports Teaching Assistant to support students both in the classroom and through physical activity, helping them develop confidence, resilience, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Whether you're a Teaching Assistant, Sports Graduate, Sports Coach, Personal Trainer, Youth Worker, or aspiring PE Teacher, this role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in education while making a real difference to young people's lives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students during Classroom, PE lessons and practical activities.
• Delivering targeted interventions focused on engagement, wellbeing, and confidence-building.
• Using sport as a tool to encourage positive behaviour and participation.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with additional needs.
• Assisting teachers across the wider curriculum when required.
• Supporting extracurricular sports clubs, enrichment activities, and school events.
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor for students.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people through education, sport, coaching, education, youth work, or mentoring.
• A passion for supporting students' personal and academic development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to motivate and engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• A proactive, resilient, and adaptable approach.

Benefits to YOU:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Milk Education consultant.
• Free CPD and training opportunities.
• Access to long-term and permanent career opportunities.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• The chance to positively impact the lives of young people every day.

Why Choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency committed to placing talented educators into schools where they can thrive. We pride ourselves on supporting our candidates throughout their education journey, providing industry-leading guidance, training, and career progression opportunities.

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