Sports Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Sport element) – St Rumon’s Church of England Infant School

Contract Term:
Fixed term until 31st August 2026 (extension beyond will be subject to funding).

Hours – Part time 15 hrs per week, 39 weeks per annum.

Expected to be:
Monday to Friday 12:15pm – 3:15pm.

Salary – SC Grade 2 – Scale points 3 - 5, £12.45 per hour, Starting Salary £8,685 per year (FTE £24,796).

Required:

ASAP.

St Rumon’s CE Infant School is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant with a particular focus on sports and physical education to join their team. We are looking for someone who has experience of delivering high quality PE and is a great team player, who wants to be involved in all aspects of school life. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference to the provision for our pupils.

If you are enthusiastic and motivated about developing this aspect of the curriculum across the school, raising standards and providing stimulating learning experiences for young minds, we want to hear from you.

• Be able to work in partnership with the current teaching staff and PE lead, to complement their delivery of the national curriculum.
• Have the ability to plan and deliver structured teaching and learning activities for groups of pupils.
• Provide support for pupils, MTAs, teachers and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all.
• Be able to work creatively and flexibly.
• Be able to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Happy, enthusiastic and polite children.
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos.
• A hard‑working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children.
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development.

Applicants should outline the experience and expertise they would bring to this role. Candidates should have relevant experience with this age group of children and a TA qualification or the intention to gain a qualification upon appointment.

To apply please visit the Trust website:
St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust for an online application form, which should be completed by 9am on Thursday 26th February 2026. Provisional interview date Wednesday 4th March 2026.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

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We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.