PE Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time PE Teaching Assistant in the United Kingdom to support the physical education and wellbeing of students in an alternative provision setting. In this role, you will assist the PE teacher with planning and delivering sessions to encourage personal development through sport. Suitable candidates should have a passion for PE and the ability to work with young people who may have complex needs. Previous school experience is not essential, but dedication and enthusiasm are key.

Benefits

Innovative vocational environment

Supportive team

Opportunity to make a difference in students' lives

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for PE is essential.
• Motivated to support young people in alternative provision.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the PE teacher in delivering physical education sessions.
• Encourage student personal development through sport.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment for students.

Skills

Passion for sport and fitness

Ability to support students with challenging behaviour

Empathy and patience

Strong interpersonal skills

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 schools 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

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours (08:30-15:15; Fridays 08:30-14:15).
• A chance to work in an innovative, vocationally-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’ll be part of a mission‑led team that believes in second chances, practical learning and personal growth through real‑world, vocationally-relevant education

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

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.