Sports Teaching Assistant

Sports Teaching Assistant

SPORTS TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED

32.5 hours per week, term time only

Salary Scale 6 Point 16 - 20 (£27,017 - £28,660 gross pa)

We are seeking to appoint 2 Sports Teaching Assistants, one to be based at our KS4 Inspire Centre and the other at our Primary Centre, both based in Feltham TW13. You would work alongside our friendly and close‑knit team to support students who are disaffected with school or who have been permanently excluded.

Previous school experience is essential, together with outstanding behaviour management skills. Candidates must be Price trained (positive handling and de‑escalation technique training) or willing to undertake training. A sports background and interest in sports are also required.

We are a multi‑site Alternative Provision for children and young people with complex needs and we provide a vital service to the families and schools of Hounslow. We need inspirational, patient trailblazers who believe that every child matters and who will never give up on our amazing pupils. Kind‑hearted, compassionate people who want to commit to changing lives for the better are essential.

Varied professional experience across our diverse sites. Outstanding professional development through a dedicated training programme and planned investment in staff development. High regard for staff wellbeing – awarded NEU Workload Charter Status – with all staff receiving six early finish days per school year.

Work 5 days per week, 32.5 hours per week, term time only.

Inspire and motivate students, raise achievement levels and self‑esteem of disaffected young people, and commit to supporting the community of the alternative provision.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. Previous applicants need not apply again. We also do not accept applications directly from agencies.

OFSTED November 2023 judged WPES as a GOOD school.

Closing Date:
Friday, 6th February 2026 at 3 pm

Shortlisting week:
Monday, 9th February 2026

Interviews week:
Monday, 23rd February 2026

Woodbridge Park Education Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.