Job Description

Sports Graduate – Teaching Assistant | Newham | September 2026 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 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis until July 2027, 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 2027 with potential extension
• Weekly CPD focused on behaviour management, safeguarding and classroom practice
• Strong 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 behaviour
• Delivering 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

Ribbons & Reeves are London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Sports Graduate – Teaching Assistant position in Newham. For other roles like this, check out our website, search 'Ribbons & Reeves'. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Sports Graduate role.