Graduate PE Teaching Assistant

Academics; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Graduate PE Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Richmond, starting September 2025. This one-year, full-time position offers an opportunity for a recent sports graduate to gain valuable in-school experience ahead of teacher training, contributing to a well-reputed school with a strong sports program.

Qualifications

• Graduate PE or Sports degree required.
• Experience in youth work, coaching, or tutoring preferred.
• Commitment for the academic year from September 2025 to July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Assist PE teachers during lessons and activities.
• Support after-school sports clubs and lunchtime supervision.
• Role model high standards and positive behavior.

Skills

Passion for Sports and Physical Education

Experience working with children

Good standard of written and spoken English

Diligence

Flexibility

Education

Graduate in Physical Education or Sports

Job description

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Are you a 2025 or recent PE or Sports Graduate?

Would you like to gain valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant ahead of applying for Teacher training in September 2026?

• September 2025 Start
• Full Time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Term Time Only – Monday to Friday
• Borough of Richmond
• £90 to £110 per day depending on experience including holiday pay
• Graduate PE Teaching Assistant

Academics are currently working with this fantastic Primary school in Richmond to appoint a graduate with a genuine passion for Sports and Physical Education to work alongside their teachers and promote sport within the school.

This Richmond-based school has a brilliant reputation in the private school leagues for sports including Football, Hockey, and Cricket. The teams compete in regular fixtures against local teams, and the school has had some brilliant successes.

Parents and children choose this school for its reputation in Sports, and children often go on to some of the top senior schools in the country. The Headteacher is ready to interview and appoint a graduate who has some experience working with children in paid or unpaid capacities, such as youth work, coaching, summer holiday clubs, tutoring, or caring for relatives.

This role involves working alongside school staff from Year 3 to 7 during indoor and outdoor PE sessions, lunchtime, and after-school clubs. You will need to be diligent, hardworking, and willing to role model high standards and excellent behaviour.

You should have a good standard of written and spoken English and be flexible to support the PE teacher and other staff as required, helping to deliver lessons and ensure children get the most out of their school experience.

The school requires a commitment for the full academic year from September 2025 to July 2026, working from 8:30 to 4 pm during term time. This Graduate PE Teaching Assistant role is ideal for a PE graduate considering applying for teacher training and seeking to gain valuable in-school experience beforehand.

Interviews will be arranged immediately after the Easter holidays. Please contact us with a copy of your CV today to arrange a meeting with the headteacher!