PE Graduates – Cover Supervisors & Teaching Assistants
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £94 - £115 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Full-Time / Part-Time

Are you a passionate PE graduate seeking hands-on experience in secondary education?

GSL Education seeks enthusiastic and proactive PE Graduates to join schools in Barnsley as Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants. Whether you're considering a future in teaching or looking to develop your skills in a school setting, this is an excellent opportunity to step into the classroom as a Cover Supervisor (CS) or Teaching Assistant (TA) for Key Stages 3 and 4.

As a PE Graduate, you will support students across a range of subjects, with a particular focus on physical education and sports. You’ll gain valuable experience managing a classroom, delivering pre-prepared lessons, and assisting students with learning and development.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise whole-class lessons across various subjects in the absence of the teacher.
• Provide classroom and sports-based support to students in Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Assist with PE lessons, extracurricular activities, and school sports events.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure a structured learning environment.
  • Work closely with teaching staff to support individual student needs.

Requirements:

• A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
• A passion for working with young people and supporting their development.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to manage a classroom and promote positive behaviour.
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).
• A proactive and adaptable approach to working in different school environments.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the PE Graduates – Cover Supervisors & Teaching Assistants role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.