Teaching Assistant

Austin Fraser; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sports Coach and Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Lambeth. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, delivering engaging sports sessions while also assisting in YR6 classes. Ideal for graduates eager to gain valuable experience in education, this position promises a fulfilling journey in a community-focused school dedicated to nurturing students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. If you are passionate about sports and education, this opportunity could be your next big step!

Benefits

Long-term fixed supply post

Opportunity for permanent contract

Experience within a supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sports or PE is essential.
• Confident in delivering sports sessions to small groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support sports sessions as a Teaching Assistant.
• Work with YR6 students, ensuring excellent behaviour management.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Sports Coaching

PE Assistance

Education

Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Sports Coach & TA – YR6 Teaching Assistant

Are you a sports coach or a PE assistant looking for a new challenge in a vibrant primary school in Lambeth?

The school is looking for a sports coach / PE teaching assistant to work delivering and supporting in sessions of sports as well as supporting as a teaching assistant in YR6. They are looking for candidates who can show resilience and excellent behaviour management.

Highlights of the post include:

• Work in a 'good' school
• Long term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school-based contract
• Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a school delivering PE

Job specifications:

• Experience of working within sports or PE
• Confident in taking small groups delivering sports sessions
• Have a degree or equivalent experience
• Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure or Overseas Police Check if applicable

You will be joining a specialist school for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Croydon. Staff at the school work as a community to ensure the school is a place where each pupil can achieve their potential, develop their skills, and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world. The incoming Teaching Assistant will have the opportunity to work within a warm and welcoming staff team and with a strong Headteacher.

The school is looking to appoint ASAP for the full academic year. All Teaching Assistants will have to complete a trial day at school. Any Teaching Assistants wanting to apply can call Richard at 0203 926 0303 or email a CV to [e-mail].

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.