Sports Graduate/Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jul 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95 - £110 Daily
Temporary
SEN Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities
Turn Your Passion for Sport into a Rewarding Career
Are you a Sports Graduate looking to make a real difference outside of the traditional sporting environment?
At Engage Education, we're recruiting enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in specialist schools across Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Science, Exercise Science, or related disciplines who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
If you're considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, youth work, or coaching, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience.
The Role
As an SEN Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
You will:
* Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
* Deliver engaging physical activities to encourage participation, teamwork, and confidence.
* Use sport and movement to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
* Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
* Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
* Support pupils during break times, PE lessons, enrichment activities, and educational visits where required.
We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
* A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related subject.
* Experience working with children or young people through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, sports clubs, youth work, or volunteering.
* A positive, resilient, and proactive attitude.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
* The right to work in the UK.
No previous school experience is essential—we value transferable skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Why Join Engage Education?
When you join Engage Education, you'll receive:
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Access to a wide range of SEN schools across Merseyside.
* A dedicated education consultant to support your career.
* Free CPD, including SEND, behaviour management, safeguarding, and classroom training.
* Opportunities to progress into teacher training, HLTA roles, pastoral support, or permanent school positions.
* Flexible long-term and permanent opportunities to suit your career goals.
Why Sports Graduates Excel in SEN Schools
Sports graduates bring energy, resilience, leadership, and excellent communication skills—qualities that are highly valued in specialist education. Your ability to motivate, inspire, and build trust can have a lasting impact on pupils who benefit from active, engaging, and structured support throughout the school day.
About Engage Education
Since 2008, Engage Education has been helping schools recruit outstanding education professionals across England. We pride ourselves on matching talented individuals with rewarding opportunities where they can grow professionally while making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Apply Today
If you're ready to use your sporting background to inspire and support young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Merseyside.
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities
Turn Your Passion for Sport into a Rewarding Career
Are you a Sports Graduate looking to make a real difference outside of the traditional sporting environment?
At Engage Education, we're recruiting enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in specialist schools across Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Science, Exercise Science, or related disciplines who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
If you're considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, youth work, or coaching, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience.
The Role
As an SEN Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
You will:
* Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
* Deliver engaging physical activities to encourage participation, teamwork, and confidence.
* Use sport and movement to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
* Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
* Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
* Support pupils during break times, PE lessons, enrichment activities, and educational visits where required.
We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
* A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related subject.
* Experience working with children or young people through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, sports clubs, youth work, or volunteering.
* A positive, resilient, and proactive attitude.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
* The right to work in the UK.
No previous school experience is essential—we value transferable skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Why Join Engage Education?
When you join Engage Education, you'll receive:
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Access to a wide range of SEN schools across Merseyside.
* A dedicated education consultant to support your career.
* Free CPD, including SEND, behaviour management, safeguarding, and classroom training.
* Opportunities to progress into teacher training, HLTA roles, pastoral support, or permanent school positions.
* Flexible long-term and permanent opportunities to suit your career goals.
Why Sports Graduates Excel in SEN Schools
Sports graduates bring energy, resilience, leadership, and excellent communication skills—qualities that are highly valued in specialist education. Your ability to motivate, inspire, and build trust can have a lasting impact on pupils who benefit from active, engaging, and structured support throughout the school day.
About Engage Education
Since 2008, Engage Education has been helping schools recruit outstanding education professionals across England. We pride ourselves on matching talented individuals with rewarding opportunities where they can grow professionally while making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Apply Today
If you're ready to use your sporting background to inspire and support young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Merseyside.
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds
Reference: 225422693
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Sports Graduate/Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jul 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95 - £110 Daily
Temporary
SEN Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities
Turn Your Passion for Sport into a Rewarding Career
Are you a Sports Graduate looking to make a real difference outside of the traditional sporting environment?
At Engage Education, we're recruiting enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in specialist schools across Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Science, Exercise Science, or related disciplines who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
If you're considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, youth work, or coaching, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience.
The Role
As an SEN Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
You will:
* Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
* Deliver engaging physical activities to encourage participation, teamwork, and confidence.
* Use sport and movement to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
* Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
* Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
* Support pupils during break times, PE lessons, enrichment activities, and educational visits where required.
We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
* A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related subject.
* Experience working with children or young people through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, sports clubs, youth work, or volunteering.
* A positive, resilient, and proactive attitude.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
* The right to work in the UK.
No previous school experience is essential—we value transferable skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Why Join Engage Education?
When you join Engage Education, you'll receive:
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Access to a wide range of SEN schools across Merseyside.
* A dedicated education consultant to support your career.
* Free CPD, including SEND, behaviour management, safeguarding, and classroom training.
* Opportunities to progress into teacher training, HLTA roles, pastoral support, or permanent school positions.
* Flexible long-term and permanent opportunities to suit your career goals.
Why Sports Graduates Excel in SEN Schools
Sports graduates bring energy, resilience, leadership, and excellent communication skills—qualities that are highly valued in specialist education. Your ability to motivate, inspire, and build trust can have a lasting impact on pupils who benefit from active, engaging, and structured support throughout the school day.
About Engage Education
Since 2008, Engage Education has been helping schools recruit outstanding education professionals across England. We pride ourselves on matching talented individuals with rewarding opportunities where they can grow professionally while making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Apply Today
If you're ready to use your sporting background to inspire and support young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Merseyside.
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities
Turn Your Passion for Sport into a Rewarding Career
Are you a Sports Graduate looking to make a real difference outside of the traditional sporting environment?
At Engage Education, we're recruiting enthusiastic and energetic Sports Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in specialist schools across Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Science, Exercise Science, or related disciplines who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
If you're considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, therapy, youth work, or coaching, this role offers invaluable hands-on experience.
The Role
As an SEN Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils with a range of additional needs, including:
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* ADHD
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
* Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
You will:
* Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
* Deliver engaging physical activities to encourage participation, teamwork, and confidence.
* Use sport and movement to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
* Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes.
* Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
* Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
* Support pupils during break times, PE lessons, enrichment activities, and educational visits where required.
We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
* A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education, Exercise Science, or a related subject.
* Experience working with children or young people through coaching, mentoring, tutoring, sports clubs, youth work, or volunteering.
* A positive, resilient, and proactive attitude.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
* The right to work in the UK.
No previous school experience is essential—we value transferable skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
Why Join Engage Education?
When you join Engage Education, you'll receive:
* Competitive weekly pay.
* Access to a wide range of SEN schools across Merseyside.
* A dedicated education consultant to support your career.
* Free CPD, including SEND, behaviour management, safeguarding, and classroom training.
* Opportunities to progress into teacher training, HLTA roles, pastoral support, or permanent school positions.
* Flexible long-term and permanent opportunities to suit your career goals.
Why Sports Graduates Excel in SEN Schools
Sports graduates bring energy, resilience, leadership, and excellent communication skills—qualities that are highly valued in specialist education. Your ability to motivate, inspire, and build trust can have a lasting impact on pupils who benefit from active, engaging, and structured support throughout the school day.
About Engage Education
Since 2008, Engage Education has been helping schools recruit outstanding education professionals across England. We pride ourselves on matching talented individuals with rewarding opportunities where they can grow professionally while making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Apply Today
If you're ready to use your sporting background to inspire and support young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Merseyside.
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds
Reference: 225422693
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