At a Glance
- Tasks: Support PE lessons and promote children's physical development and teamwork.
- Company: Join Lift Plumberow, a vibrant primary school in Hockley.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, training opportunities, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Flexible working options available in a supportive community-focused environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through sport and activity.
- Qualifications: Passion for sports and experience in supporting children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25583 - 25583 £ per year.
Lift Plumberow is looking for a PE Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sport, physical activity and supporting children's development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who can contribute to our warm and inclusive school community while helping pupils develop confidence, teamwork and a love of physical activity.
About Lift Plumberow
Lift Plumberow is a vibrant and high achieving three form entry primary school in the heart of Hockley, educating around 650 pupils from Reception to Year 6. We are committed to giving every child the best possible start through engaging teaching and a broad, balanced curriculum that promotes curiosity and active learning. Our Early Years and Key Stage 1 provision lays strong foundations, and throughout the school we offer a wide range of experiences that bring learning to life. We have a strong track record of academic success, with outcomes consistently above national averages, and are well known for our sporting achievements, including swimming lessons built into the curriculum. We are a warm, inclusive and community focused school where positive relationships are at the centre of everything we do. Our dedicated staff team works closely with families to ensure every child feels supported, valued and able to thrive.
About the role
As a PE Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils' physical development, wellbeing and engagement across the school. You will:
- Support the delivery of PE lessons, sports activities and enrichment opportunities
- Encourage pupils' participation, confidence and teamwork through positive sporting experiences
- Work closely with teaching staff to support learning, behaviour and inclusion
- Support pupils with SEND or additional needs to access physical activities successfully
- Help organise and support sporting events, clubs, tournaments and competitions
- Promote positive relationships and consistently apply the school's behaviour policy
- Support pupils' social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- Assist with the safe use and organisation of PE and sports equipment
Closing date: 9th August 2026
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
At Lift Plumberow we aim to give every child the very best start possible to their education through vibrant and engaging teaching, enabling the children to become active learners and by using an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We are a large three form entry school, with an average of 650 pupils on roll, sat in the heart of the Hockley community. Our school community offers learning from Reception to Year 6. The Early Years are crucial to a child's development and our Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 enable the children to get their school careers off to a flying start. Throughout the school we want our children to enjoy a wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning fun. All of our staff work hard to ensure the best possible quality of education for the children in every year group. The school is well-known for its sporting achievements and we can proudly offer the provision for swimming lessons built into our curriculum. Our results have been historically strong and above national averages, something we are very proud to celebrate! The behaviour and attitudes towards learning is extremely positive and this enhances the outcomes for the children.
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