Job Description

Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Tower Hamlets, London

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Competitive pay rates up to 115 per day
• Exciting dual role combining sports coaching with general classroom support
• Opportunity to inspire students through sport and education
• Supportive school environment with excellent facilities
• Career progression opportunities in education and coaching

Long Term Futures is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This unique role involves supporting students both in PE lessons and across the curriculum, assisting with classroom learning and behaviour management while promoting physical activity and well-being.

The school is looking for someone who is passionate about sports, has a strong understanding of teamwork and discipline, and is equally confident in supporting students in the classroom setting.

• Assist in delivering PE lessons, encouraging student engagement and participation in a variety of sports
• Provide general classroom support, working with students across different subjects
• Offer 1:1 and small group interventions, helping students build confidence in both academic and sporting activities
• Support the development of positive behaviour and teamwork, both in sports and classroom settings
• Help to organise and supervise sports activities, school tournaments, and extracurricular clubs
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to ensure students remain engaged and motivated

• Background in sports coaching, PE, or a related discipline
• Experience working with secondary school students, ideally in both a sports and classroom capacity
• Confident, energetic, and proactive personality with the ability to motivate students
• Strong behaviour management skills and an ability to engage students of all abilities
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday
• Paid up to 115 per day, term time only
• Based in Tower Hamlets, London, with excellent transport links
• Immediate start, with potential for a long-term placement

If you're passionate about sports and education and want to make a real difference in a secondary school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Long Term Futures, or contact us directly for more information.

At Long Term Futures, we connect enthusiastic professionals with schools that value their contributions. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2-4 working days.