Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Sport and Targeted Pupil Support)

Job description

Position: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Sport and Targeted Pupil Support)

Salary: SO1, £36,196.06

Hours of work: Full Time (36 hours ) considered – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 13th March 1:00pm

Interviews: Monday 16th March 2026

Start date : Monday 13th April 2026

We are looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to independently plan and deliver high-quality PE provision across the school and lead school sport, including participation in borough-wide competitions. The post holder will also plan and deliver targeted learning mentor interventions at designated times to support identified pupils’ social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs.

Key Responsibilities include:

• PE Teaching and Sports Leadership
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate PE lessons independently for whole classes, ensuring progression, inclusion, and high levels of pupil engagement.
• Take responsibility for behaviour management, pupil safety, and safeguarding during PE lessons and sporting activities.
• Lead the organisation, training, and management of school sports teams, including football teams.
• Organise, coordinate, and run participation in borough-wide sporting competitions, liaising with other schools and external organisers as required.
• Supervise pupils during off-site sporting events and competitions, taking responsibility for pupil conduct, welfare, and safety.
• Carry out and implement appropriate risk assessments for PE activities and sporting events.
• Maintain accurate records relating to participation, behaviour, and engagement in sport.
• Promote positive attitudes to teamwork, perseverance, aspiration, and healthy lifestyles, acting as a positive role model.

This is a blended role, and the balance of duties will be determined by the needs of the school.

For any further queries please contact Luke Patterson on 02088886541 or via email on head@lordship.haringey.sch.uk  .

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.