Curriculum Support Assistant (Outdoor and Physical Education)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Professional development

Small class sizes

Community spirit

Supportive staff

EAP

On-site gym

Term-time hours

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust is seeking a Curriculum Support Assistant in the Outdoor and Physical Education department. This role involves supporting students in and out of class and attending residential days as required.

The ideal candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at A-C, experience with behavioural needs, and strong communication with staff, students and parents. Local Government Pension Scheme and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Experience supporting students with behavioural difficulties and/or additional needs one-to-one or in small groups.
• Excellent communication with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support in class or on a one-to-one basis.
• Assist with attendance, behaviour and progress across the curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour support

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Job description

Curriculum Support Assistant (Outdoor and Physical Education)

Required as soon as possible

Starting Salary: NJC Scale 6 £34,488 FTE

Actual Starting Salary £28,050 per annum

33 hours per week, working term time plus INSET days and including a minimum of 5 days residential attendance.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Curriculum Support Assistant to join the PE Department. We are looking for a strong and dynamic person who likes a challenge and can engage with, and inspire, our students to improve attendance, behaviour and progress across all areas of the curriculum.

You will be required to support in class or on a one-to-one basis.

The ideal candidate will have:

• English and Maths qualifications GCSE grade A-C or equivalent;
• Experience of working with students with behavioural difficulties and/or additional needs on a one-to-one basis or in small groups;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, parents/carers and other professionals.

The school can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives;
• A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;
• Small class sizes;
• Strong community spirit;
• Staff who are supportive towards each other;
• Free access to our employee assistance scheme;
• Free access to an on-site gym;
• Term-time hours.

Please note that we will seek references and conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about The Limes College is available on our website.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Interviews: To be Confirmed