PE Teaching Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Hackney, London |
| Area | East London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £100 - £115 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | AML/PE/HAC_1752763697 |
| Job Views | 420 |
- Description
PE Teaching Assistant
(with SEN Support Focus)
Pay: £90-£110 per day
Full-time/ Term Time only
Hackney, East London
As a PE TA, you'll work closely with the PE lead and SEN team to provide tailored physical education and movement-based support. Your role will be vital in helping students overcome physical, emotional, or sensory challenges that impact their ability to fully engage in PE lessons and school life.
P.E Teaching Assistant Role:
- Support the delivery of PE and movement sessions for students with a range of SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities, SEMH)
- Assist pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups during sports and physical activities
- Adapt PE tasks and equipment to meet individual needs and physical abilities
- Encourage participation and motivation through positive reinforcement
- Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation during active sessions
- Collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals where needed
P.E Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people, especially those with SEN
- A passion for PE, sport, movement, or physical development
- Ability to adapt activities to meet varying needs and capabilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Resilient, calm, and confident when managing behaviour or sensory needs
If you're interested in this PE Teaching Assistant role, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education
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.'
