PE Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An alternative education provider in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a PE Teaching Assistant to provide support in physical education and personal development. Responsibilities include assisting in planning sports sessions and fostering a positive learning environment for students with diverse needs. This full-time role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in students' lives while working in a supportive team. Previous experience is not essential, but a passion for sport and dedication to helping young people succeed is crucial.

Qualifications

• Dedication to physical education – genuine enthusiasm for PE is essential.
• Ability to lead by example and stay calm with challenging students.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support PE teacher in delivering practical education and activities.
• Encourage students' personal development through sport.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment.

Skills

Passion for sport

Empathy and patience

Confidence and resilience

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated PE Teaching Assistant to join this school full-time and support the physical education and wellbeing of their students in a specialist alternative provision setting.

About the Role

As a PE Teaching Assistant, you will

• Support the PE teacher in planning and delivering practical physical education, sports and fitness sessions for students (ages 14-16).
• Encourage and support students' personal development - helping to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, discipline, and positive attitudes through sport and physical activity.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, supportive and respectful environment that aligns with the school's expectations of conduct, responsibility and self‑regulation.
• Provide both vocational/physical support and pastoral/mentoring support for students who may have struggled in mainstream education or who have social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to embed routines, consistency and positive relationships - supporting our commitment to a caring, stable environment.

What We Offer

We offer

• Full‑time, Monday to Friday, during school hours (08:30‑15:15; Fridays 08:30‑14:15).
• A chance to work in an innovative, vocational‑focused alternative provision where enterprise, real‑world skills and personal development go hand in hand.
• An opportunity to make a real difference for young people who may have struggled in mainstream school – supporting them to build life‑skills, confidence and resilience and preparing them for post‑16 pathways and the world of work.
• A supportive, collaborative team committed to high standards of conduct and care for all students.

Person Specification / What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Passionate about sport, fitness, physical education and working with young people – a genuine enthusiasm for PE is essential.
• Energetic, outgoing, confident, and resilient – able to lead by example and stay calm and positive even when working with students who have challenging behaviour or complex needs.
• Motivated to support young people who benefit from alternative provision, including those with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Empathetic, patient, and able to build meaningful relationships, offering both practical guidance and pastoral support.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to contribute to a dynamic environment where routines, structure, consistency and positive role‑modelling matter.

Please note: Previous experience working in a school or with young people is not essential – what matters most is your dedication, passion for PE, and commitment to helping students succeed.

Why Join us as PE Teaching Assistant?

As a PE Teaching Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to combine your love of sport and fitness with meaningful work that changes lives. You'll help create a positive, structured and supportive environment where students can experience success, build confidence, learn vital life‑skills, and prepare for their next steps – whether that's further education, training or work.

You will be part of a mission‑led team that believes in second chances, practical learning and personal growth through real‑world, vocationally‑relevant education.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS.