Sports Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Position: Sports Graduate 2026- Teaching Assistant
Location: Peckham

Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Sports Graduates
Based in Peckham

Are you graduating with a degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related field and wondering how to use your skills in a meaningful, rewarding role?
We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, and motivated graduates to work as Teaching Assistants in one of the fantastic primary or secondary schools we partner with in Peckham. This is a great first step if you’re considering a future career in education.
After graduating in Sports or PE, many of our candidates have found that working in a school setting surrounded by like-minded graduates not only allowed them to share their passion for sports and fitness but also provided professional growth and personal development. As your consultant, I would be excited to support you on this journey.

Why This Role Is Perfect for Sports Graduates
Your training has already given you:

Strong communication and teamwork skills
Confidence leading groups and activities
Creativity and adaptability
Emotional intelligence and empathy
The ability to motivate, inspire, and engage young people

These are exactly the qualities that make outstanding Teaching Assistants.

Our Graduate Hub at Create Education
We operate a dedicated Graduate Hub to support new graduates as they transition into education. Through the Hub, we:

Provide guidance and mentoring
Offer training and classroom preparation
Match you with one of the excellent schools we work with
Support your long-term career development
Enable you to connect with other graduates pursuing education careers

You won’t be navigating education alone — we support you every step of the way.
Ideal for Those Considering a Career in Education
This opportunity is perfect if you’re thinking about becoming:

A Teacher
A Teaching Assistant
A PE or Sports Teacher
A Sports Coach or Youth Educator
Or pursuing wider careers in education and youth development

It’s an excellent way to gain hands-on classroom experience while building confidence and professional skills.

The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you may:

Support pupils in class and in small groups
Assist with physical education lessons and sports activities
Bring energy, motivation, and sporting expertise into learning
Help build confidence, teamwork, and fitness in young people
Contribute to school sports clubs, events, and initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Recent Sports, PE, or related graduates
Passion for working with young people
Positive, proactive attitude
Interest in education as a long-term career path Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to become part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Send your CV to: (url removed)
Call: (phone number removed) for an informal conversation

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications