Sports Coach Teaching Assistant

Job title: Sports Teaching Assistant – Sports-Focused School
Location: Lewisham
Start Date: September 2025 (Early start available before summer holidays)
Salary: Dependent on experience
Are you passionate about sports and physical education? Do you enjoy working with young people and want to inspire the next generation to lead active, healthy lives?
A dynamic and sports-focused provision in Lewisham is seeking an enthusiastic PE Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a love for sport, coaching, or fitness who wants to make a real impact in a school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting PE lessons across all year groups, helping deliver high-quality physical education
- Assisting with the setup and supervision of sports activities, games, and equipment
- Leading or co-leading small group sessions, including fitness, skill development, and teamwork exercises
- Supporting students with varying abilities to participate confidently and safely
- Assisting with extracurricular sports clubs, teams, and school events
Ideal Candidate:
- Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or coaching setting
- Brings energy, positivity, and a genuine interest in physical activity and student development
- Holds a relevant sports or coaching qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Has an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (essential)
- Is reliable, professional, and confident supporting a wide range of sporting activities
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to build a career in education, coaching, or sports development, within a school that values physical education and student wellbeing.
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover note explaining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
Only candidates with an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service can be considered
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