Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Tower Hamlets - April 2026 Start
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (PAYE, depending on experience)
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Monday to Friday)
Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Tower Hamlets
A supportive and well-established secondary school in Tower Hamlets is looking for a confident and proactive Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to join their team from April 2026.
This is a full-time, long-term role working with students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting both in the classroom and through structured sports and physical activity sessions.
The Role:
Deliver engaging sports sessions to promote fitness, teamwork, and discipline
Support students in lessons across KS3 and KS4
Work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis
Support students with SEN and behavioural needs (SEMH, ADHD, Autism)
Promote positive behaviour and engagement
Assist teaching staff in maintaining a structured learning environment
Support during break and lunchtime activitiesThe Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people (school, coaching, youth work, mentoring)
Confident leading sports or physical activity sessions
Strong behaviour management skills (essential in a secondary setting)
Experience supporting SEN / SEMH students is highly desirable
Calm, resilient, and proactive approach
Passionate about supporting young people's developmentThe School:
Supportive leadership team and strong behaviour systems
Inclusive approach with a focus on student wellbeing
Good sports facilities and active PE department
Welcoming and collaborative staff team
Opportunities for long-term and permanent rolesWhy work with us:
Competitive daily rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
Trial days availableApply now
If you are a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role in a secondary school, apply today or send your CV directly