Jobs in London - Sports Support Worker • East London

Company: Protocol Education

East London

Are you a confident, resilient individual with a background in sport or coaching? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference to young people’s lives?Protocol Education is working in partnership with a dynamic Alternative Provision Unit (APU) in Newham, and they’re looking for a committed and energetic Teaching Assistant to join their team ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a sports or coaching background to bring their leadership, teamwork, and motivation skills into an educational setting, supporting young people aged 11–16 who have been excluded or struggled in mainstream education.You’ll be a positive role model, helping students develop confidence, structure, and resilience, both in and out of the classroom.Your Role Will Include: Providing structured 1:1 or small group support for students with social, emotional or behavioural needs.Using your sports/coaching background to engage students in a practical, hands-on way.Helping manage behaviour and promote positive routines through consistency and respect.Supporting staff with lesson delivery, classroom activities, and reintegration strategies.Contributing to a safe, encouraging, and non-judgemental learning space. Who We’re Looking For: Experience in sport, coaching, mentoring or working with young people (formal or informal).A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with students who’ve struggled in mainstream settings.Calm, reliable, and proactive.Ability to think on your feet.Must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one. The Role: Full-time position.Starting asap.Based in a well-supported Alternative Provision Unit in Newham.Term-time only (Monday to Friday).Excellent staff support and training opportunities.Strong public transport links. If you’re ready to use your skills and presence to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with Protocol Education and help shape the future of students who need it most.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.