Sports-Based Teaching Assistant (Primary)
đź“Ť North / East London
🕒 Full-time – Start ASAP
đź’· Competitive daily rate
We are currently recruiting a Sports-Based Teaching Assistant to work in a primary school setting, supporting pupils with additional needs through structured physical activity, engagement, and positive behaviour support.
This role is ideal for someone with a sports, coaching, or mentoring background who has experience working with children and can use physical activity as a tool to support focus, emotional regulation, and confidence.
The Role:
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Supporting pupils within the classroom and during PE / structured physical activities
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Using sport and movement to promote engagement, routine, and positive behaviour
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Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who may have additional or behavioural needs
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Supporting the class teacher with behaviour management and lesson delivery
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Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
Requirements:
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Relevant experience working with children (school, coaching, youth work, mentoring, or sports settings)
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Confident managing behaviour and engaging pupils through sport and activity
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A positive, patient, and reliable approach
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Enhanced DBS on the Child Workforce, registered on the Update Service (essential)
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Ability to start as soon as possible
Desirable (but not essential):
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Experience supporting pupils with SEN / SEMH
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Sports coaching qualifications or strong sporting background
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Experience working in primary schools
If you’re passionate about sport and making a positive impact on children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
đź“© Apply now with your CV or get in touch for more information