Higher Learning Teaching Assistant- Sports
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 8SN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2e678140-6ee0-424e-ae15-d2da8d2d8930 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Experience working in a school or education setting.
• Experience delivering sports coaching or physical activity sessions.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Ability to supervise classes independently and maintain positive behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with children and adults.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and exercise sound judgement.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake HLTA qualification if not already held.
What the school offers its staff
• A school that priorities staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• Outstanding professional development with progression
Further details about the role
To support high quality teaching and learning across the school by delivering sports lessons, providing classroom cover when required, and offering targeted pastoral and SEND support through small group and 1:1 interventions. The post holder contributes to pupils’ physical development, emotional wellbeing, behaviour support and the smooth running of the school day.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer respecting everyone regardless of their background or beliefs. We pride ourselves on our ability to work within our communities to ensure a collaborative and harmonious relationship that is supportive of those around us.
• Experience working in a school or education setting.
• Experience delivering sports coaching or physical activity sessions.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
• Ability to supervise classes independently and maintain positive behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with children and adults.
• Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and exercise sound judgement.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake HLTA qualification if not already held.
What the school offers its staff
• A school that priorities staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition
• A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• Outstanding professional development with progression
Further details about the role
To support high quality teaching and learning across the school by delivering sports lessons, providing classroom cover when required, and offering targeted pastoral and SEND support through small group and 1:1 interventions. The post holder contributes to pupils’ physical development, emotional wellbeing, behaviour support and the smooth running of the school day.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer respecting everyone regardless of their background or beliefs. We pride ourselves on our ability to work within our communities to ensure a collaborative and harmonious relationship that is supportive of those around us.