PE Teaching Assistant

Ewell Castle School is a thriving independent, co-educational school situated in the heart of leafy Ewell Village. Educating pupils from Reception through to Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on small class sizes (averaging around fifteen pupils), personalised learning, and a strong, family‑friendly ethos. Our core values — mutual respect, lifelong resilience, personal integrity and social responsibility — underpin all aspects of school life.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic PE Teaching Assistant to join our collaborative and forward‑thinking Sport department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in physical education and school sport to support the delivery of high‑quality PE lessons and wider sporting activities across the School. Working closely with teaching staff, the successful candidate will help to motivate, challenge and inspire pupils, contributing to a positive and inclusive sporting environment in which all students can thrive.

Our Sport department is innovative and aspirational, with a strong emphasis on developing fundamental skills, teamwork, resilience and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity. Outcomes are consistently strong across all key stages, and the department continues to evolve through reflective practice and shared professional learning.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a genuine enthusiasm for PE and school sport
• Enjoy working with children and young people across a range of ages and abilities
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative and strong interpersonal skills
• Be keen to contribute to extracurricular sport and the wider life of the School
• Be committed to supporting pupil wellbeing and personal development

Why Join Ewell Castle School?

• A warm, inclusive and supportive staff community
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional development
• Excellent facilities and a well‑resourced Sport department
• Regular social and community events for staff and families

This post offers a valuable opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop their experience within a successful independent school environment.

Please note that the School reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy prior to the closing date.

Ewell Castle School is a happy and successful co-educational independent school on the Surrey/London borders, easily accessible by public transport. We are a through school that offers children aged 4 to 19 the benefits of a family-friendly atmosphere whilst maintaining a stimulating and rigorous academic programme. We care about the needs of the individual child and this is facilitated by small class sizes and our personalised approach.

Ewell Castle is a private school that oozes charm and character in a green and beautiful enclave. There is widespread affection for the School’s family ethos and we are utterly loyal to our boys and girls, dedicated to inspiring their best achievement, whether in academic success, sporting excellence or exceptional performing arts. The School’s reputation for an ambitious and personalised approach to each pupil is well founded, as is our excellent reputation for pastoral care, creating a rounded and grounded experience for all.

Ewell Castle School’s ideology is to focus our energy on the learning and welfare of our children. What happens in the classroom is the beating heart of the School, stretching and challenging our pupils to achieve more than they thought possible. The School has a vibrant community spirit and is a genuine mixed ability school with a focus on helping every child to thrive.