PE Teaching Assistant in Bexhill-on-Sea

We are seeking a dedicated PE Teaching Assistant to join this school full-time and support the physical education and wellbeing of their students in a specialist alternative provision setting.

About the Role

As a PE Teaching Assistant, you will

• Support the PE teacher in planning and delivering practical physical education, sports and fitness sessions for students (ages 14-16).
• Encourage and support students\’ personal development – helping to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, discipline, and positive attitudes through sport and physical activity.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, supportive and respectful environment that aligns with the schools expectations of conduct, responsibility and self-regulation.
• Provide both vocational/physical support and pastoral/mentoring support for students who may have struggled in mainstream education or who have social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to embed routines, consistency and positive relationships – supporting our commitment to a caring, stable environment.

What We Offer

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, during school hours (08:30-15:15; Fridays 08:30-14:15).
• A chance to work in an innovative, vocationally-focused alternative provision where enterprise, real-world skills and personal development go hand in hand.
• An opportunity to make a real difference for young people who may have struggled in mainstream school – supporting them to build life-skills, confidence and resilience and preparing them for post-16 pathways and the world of work.
• A supportive, collaborative team committed to high standards of conduct and care for all students.

Person Specification / What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Passionate about sport, fitness, physical education and working with young people – a genuine enthusiasm for PE is essential.
• Energetic, outgoing, confident, and resilient – able to lead by example and stay calm and positive even when working with students who have challenging behaviour or complex needs.
• Motivated to support young people who benefit from alternative provision, including those with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
• Empathetic, patient, and able to build meaningful relationships, offering both practical guidance and pastoral support.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to contribute to a dynamic environment where routines, structure, consistency and positive role-modelling matter.

Please note: Previous experience working in a school or with young people is not essential – what matters most is your dedication, passion for PE, and commitment to helping students succeed.

Why Join us as PE Teaching Assistant?

As a PE Teaching Assistant, you\’ll have the opportunity to combine your love of sport and fitness with meaningful work that changes lives. You\’ll help create a positive, structured and supportive environment where students can experience success, build confidence, learn vital life-skills, and prepare for their next steps – whether that\’s further education, training or work.

You’ll be part of a mission‑led team that believes in second chances, practical learning and personal growth through real‑world, vocationally‑relevant education.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings – feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face‑to‑face registration and an Enhanced DBS.