Graduate Sports Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Graduate Sports Assistant to join an outstanding school in Ealing from October. The role blends PE, sports coaching, 1:1 SEN support and academic intervention within a supportive school environment.

You will work with the PE Department delivering lessons, extracurricular activities and sport development, while developing coaching, classroom management and leadership skills to help students participate in physical activity.

Qualifications

• Sports degree with 2:1 or higher.
• Strong coaching ability with confidence in coaching.
• Experience or willingness to provide 1:1 student support.
• Experience in education settings or with children desirable.
• Passion for sport, education and working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support PE lessons, extracurricular activities and sporting development.
• Deliver sports coaching and contribute to pupil development.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support across years 7–9.
• Help pupils access learning and participate in school life.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide intervention and support as required.

Skills

Coaching ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Sports degree (2:1+)

Job description

Graduate Sports Assistant Ealing October Start

Are you a Sports Graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school before progressing into teacher training or a career in education? Academics are currently recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Graduate Sports Assistant to join an outstanding school in Ealing from October.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Sports Graduate, PE Graduate or recent university graduate to gain broad experience across PE, sports coaching, 1:1 SEN support and academic intervention within a supportive school environment.

The school has excellent sports facilities and a strong reputation for supporting students' academic, personal and physical development. You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff while developing valuable classroom, pastoral and SEND experience.

The Graduate Sports Assistant Role

This is a varied role, combining PE and sports, 1:1 student support and academic intervention. You will work alongside the PE Department, supporting lessons, extracurricular activities and sporting development. You will take responsibility for delivering a sports, so confidence and experience in at least one of these sports is essential. You will have the opportunity to develop your sports coaching, classroom management and leadership skills while encouraging students to participate in physical activity and develop their sporting ability. You will provide dedicated support to students helping them access learning and participate fully in school life. Alongside your PE/sport responsibilities, you will provide 1:1 and small-group academic support across years 7.,8 and 9. Supporting pupils develop their confidence, understanding and engagement with core subjects, working closely with teachers to provide additional intervention and support where required.

What We Are Looking For

The successful Graduate Sports Assistant will have:

• A Sports-related degree, ideally achieving a 2:1 or above.
• Strong sporting ability and confidence coaching.
• Experience or the willingness to provide 1:1 support students in class.
• Experience working with children, young people, sports clubs or educational settings is desirable.
• A genuine passion for sport, education and working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Why Apply?

This Graduate Sports Assistant role in Ealing offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across several areas of education. You will develop practical experience in PE teaching, sports coaching, SEND support, 1:1 intervention, academic support and classroom management.

The position would be particularly well suited to a Sports Graduate or PE Graduate considering a future career in teaching or education and looking to build relevant school-based experience before applying for teacher training or a PGCE.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.