Higher Learning Teaching Assistant- Sports

About the Role

To support high quality teaching and learning across the school by delivering sports lessons, providing classroom cover when required, and offering targeted pastoral and SEND support through small group and 1:1 interventions. The postholder contributes to pupils’ physical development, emotional wellbeing, behaviour support and the smooth running of the school day.

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Experience working in a  school or education setting.
  • Experience delivering sports coaching or physical activity sessions.
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
  • Ability to supervise classes independently and maintain positive behaviour.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with children and adults.
  • Ability to follow safeguarding procedures and exercise sound judgement.
  • GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
  • Willingness to undertake HLTA qualification if not already held.

What the school offers its staff

  • A school that priorities staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition
  • A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
  • Outstanding professional development with progression

Further details about the role

Further details about the role

How to apply

Please download an application form via the link on this page and once completed send it to recruitment@tcset.org.uk

If you have any questions or would like a call to discuss the role, contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk or call 02077033046

Closing Date for applications:  Wednesday 6th May2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Job Title
Higher Learning Teaching Assistant- Sports
Start Date
September 1, 2026
As soon as possible
Department
Nursery to Year 6
Pay Scale
Hay 6 Spine point (9-19)
Contract type
Permanent, Term Time Only
Working Pattern
Full time
Closing date for applications
May 6, 2026

Organisation Information

Lyndhurst Primary School

Denmark House, Grove Lane,

Camberwell, London, SE5 8SN

office@lyndhurst.southwark.sch.uk

www.lyndhurstprimaryschool.com