At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in developing resilience and positive attitudes through coaching and mentoring.
- Company: Welcoming secondary school in Newham with a focus on inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive weekly pay, professional development, and strong support from experienced staff.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential extension and excellent preparation for teaching careers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while gaining valuable experience for your future career.
- Qualifications: 2:1 degree or above and experience working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 39000 £ per year.
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.
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
- 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
- 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
Sports Graduate employer: Ribbons and Reeves Limited
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Sports Graduates in Newham. With a focus on professional development through weekly CPD sessions and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced educators, employees can expect to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. The school's strong pastoral teams ensure that staff receive ongoing support, fostering a culture of resilience and positive engagement in education.
Contact Details:
Ribbons and Reeves Limited Recruitment Team
