SEMH TA - PE department

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons and Reeves Limited is seeking a confident and energetic SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students across the Bromley school, with a focus on PE, sport and physical activity.

Ideal candidates are sports graduates or coaches who can motivate young people, build positive relationships and help students develop confidence, teamwork and self-discipline in a specialist SEMH setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH students is beneficial.
• Sports background or degree preferred.
• Reliable, patient and resilient with strong behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in PE lessons and encourage participation in physical activities.
• Use sport to develop teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships with students needing emotional support.
• Support students with challenging behaviour using calm communication.
• Assist with classroom learning and contribute to a structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain safety.

Skills

Sports background

Coaching experience

Behaviour mentoring

Education/youth work interest

SEMH experience (beneficial)

Education

Sports degree

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant | PE & Sport | Behaviour Support | Bromley Are you passionate about sport and keen to make a difference to young people who need additional support in education?

A specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) school in Bromley.

Is seeking a confident, energetic and resilient Teaching Assistant to support students across the school, with a particular focus on PE, sport and physical activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sporting background who enjoys motivating young people, building positive relationships and helping students develop confidence, teamwork and self-discipline.

You may be a sports graduate, coach, aspiring PE teacher or experienced Teaching Assistant looking to work in a specialist setting. Previous SEMH experience is beneficial but not essential - the right attitude, reliability and ability to manage behaviour are key.

The Role - PE, Sport & SEMH Support

• Support teachers during PE lessons and encourage students to participate in physical activities.
• Use sport to develop teamwork, confidence, communication and positive behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships with students who may struggle with emotional regulation or engagement in education.
• Support students who display challenging behaviour, using calm communication and consistent boundaries.
• Encourage pupils who lack confidence or are reluctant to participate.
• Assist with classroom learning and provide support throughout the wider school day.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Help students develop resilience, independence and positive social skills.

Who We're Looking For

• Sports graduates and aspiring PE teachers.
• Football coaches, fitness instructors and sports enthusiasts.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants and Behaviour Mentors.
• Graduates interested in education, psychology or youth work.
• Candidates with experience supporting young people in schools, clubs or community settings.

You'll need to be:

• Passionate about sport, with the confidence to encourage participation.
• Resilient and patient, particularly when managing challenging behaviour.
• Relationship-driven, understanding that trust is essential to positive engagement.
• Calm and consistent, able to maintain boundaries without escalating situations.
• Reliable and punctual, with a professional approach to work.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to combine your interest in sport with a rewarding role supporting young people who may have struggled in mainstream education. You'll gain valuable experience in a specialist SEMH setting, develop behaviour-management skills and help students discover the benefits of physical activity, teamwork and positive relationships. A teaching qualification is not essential, and candidates looking to build a career in education are encouraged to apply. Interested? If you have a passion for sport, enjoy working with young people and want to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.