Sports Graduate – Teaching Assistant | Newham | September **** Start
Are you a Sports Graduate looking to use your coaching experience to make a lasting impact in a secondary school? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Newham is seeking a Sports Graduate – Teaching Assistant to join from
September ****
on a full-time, long-term basis until
July ****
, with the potential to extend beyond the academic year.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering careers in teaching, youth work, educational psychology or pastoral support. Your experience in sport, coaching or leadership will be invaluable in helping students develop resilience, confidence and positive attitudes towards learning. Working across KS3 and KS4, you will support students both inside and outside the classroom, particularly those who benefit from additional behavioural or pastoral guidance.
Sports Graduate – What the School Offers
£444–£513 per week via PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)
Full-time, long-term contract until July **** with potential extension
Weekly CPD focused on behaviour management, safeguarding and classroom practice




Robust pastoral and inclusion teams providing ongoing support and mentoring
Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and behaviour specialists
Excellent preparation for teacher training and wider careers within education
The Role
Supporting students across KS3 and KS4 who require additional behavioural or academic support
Using coaching skills to motivate pupils, encourage resilience and promote positive behaviourDelivering 1:1 and small-group interventions focused on engagement and personal development
Assisting teachers with classroom routines and behaviour management
Building positive relationships that help students improve confidence, attendance and attainment
The Ideal Candidate
Holds a 2:1 degree or above from a leading UK university
Has coaching, mentoring or other child-centred experience working with young people
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference in education
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