Sport and PE Assistant

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Sport and PE Assistant

Location: Beaconsfield

Salary:  MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5^th October 2026

Are you passionate about sport, physical education, and supporting young people? We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sport and PE Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you will play an important role in encouraging students to participate in physical activity, develop their skills, and build confidence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for sport who wants to make a positive difference to students’ physical, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging and inclusive PE lessons and sporting activities.
• Assist with practical PE sessions across a range of sports and activities, supporting students to develop their skills and confidence.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students who may require additional encouragement or assistance during PE lessons.
• Encourage students to participate positively in physical activity and develop a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Support students across a range of abilities, adapting activities and encouragement where appropriate.
• Help promote teamwork, communication, resilience, discipline, and good sportsmanship among students.
• Assist with the preparation, organisation, and safe use of PE equipment and resources.
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment during PE lessons and sporting activities.
  Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and positive attitudes towards physical activity.
• Provide appropriate pastoral and emotional support to students, helping to promote their wellbeing and engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for sport, physical education, and supporting children’s development.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• The ability to encourage and motivate students of different ages and abilities,
• The ability to promote positive behaviour and maintain a calm and supportive environment.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring all students have the opportunity to participate and succeed.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.