Tradewind Recruitment
Sports Specialist – Teaching Assistant Roles – Immediate & September Starts – Wirral
Location: Wirral
Job Type: Flexible (Part-time & Full-time opportunities)
Salary: £90-£100 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Are you a Sports Specialist ready to step into education?
Do you enjoy working with young people and want to build classroom experience?
Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with multiple secondary schools across the Wirral seeking energetic and motivated Sports Graduates to work as Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a classroom setting while leveraging your sporting background.
The Role:
- Delivering pre-set work across a range of subjects, including PE.
- Managing classroom behaviour and keeping pupils engaged.
- Ensuring a positive, safe learning environment.
- Flexible working options – day-to-day, part-time, or full-time to suit your schedule.
Ideal Candidates:
- Graduates in Sports Science, Coaching, or Physical Education.
- Individuals with experience working with children or young people (coaching, tutoring, youth work, etc.).
- Confident leaders able to manage groups in a school environment.
- Those considering teacher training or a future in education.
Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Two professional references.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
Benefits of Working with Tradewind:
- Flexible working to fit around other commitments.
- Excellent daily rates – up to £100 per day.
- No planning or marking required.
- Opportunities to progress onto PGCE or school-based teacher training routes.
- Free CPD, including Behaviour Management and Safeguarding.
- Supportive team with a dedicated education consultant.
This is the perfect stepping stone into teaching for graduates aiming to apply for a PGCE, SCITT, or other teacher training programmes.
Apply Now to start your journey into education as a Sports Specialist with Tradewind!
For more information, contact Tatum Read on or email .
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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