PE Teaching Assistant

PE Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Agency Role) Location: Lewisham Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Temporary / Ongoing) Salary: £95-£110 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: September 2025

Are you a sports enthusiast with a passion for supporting young people in education? Our leading education agency is seeking a dedicated PE Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary school in the Lewisham area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual with a strong interest in physical education to gain valuable experience in a school setting.

As a PE TA, you will support PE teachers in delivering high-quality lessons, helping students to develop physical skills, confidence, and a love for sport. You'll assist with lesson preparation, manage equipment, and play an active role in extra-curricular clubs and sporting events.

• Support the delivery of PE lessons across KS3 and KS4

• Encourage student participation and engagement in physical activities

• Set up and maintain sports equipment and learning spaces

• Supervise students during lessons, break times, and school trips

• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting a safe learning environment

• Help coordinate after-school sports clubs, teams, and events

• Experience working with young people in a school or coaching capacity

• A passion for sport and physical education

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A positive, energetic, and flexible attitude

• An enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one through us)

• Sports coaching qualifications (e.g. FA, UKCC)

• First Aid and/or Safeguarding training

• A relevant degree (e.g. Sports Science, Physical Education)

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

• Support from a dedicated education consultant

• Opportunities for long-term placements and career development

• Work with reputable schools committed to student success

If you're ready to take the next step in your career in education and sport, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now by sending your CV to

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'