Job Description

Sports Assistant - Secondary School, Hounslow

Location: Hounslow, London

Position: Sports assistant (Full-Time, term time only)

Start date: September 2026

A secondary school in Hounslow is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive sports assistant/ PE technician to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy PE department and help inspire students to excel in sport and physical education.

Key responsibilities:

Assist PE staff with lesson preparation and setting up sports equipment.

Support the delivery of science-based PE coaching sessions and extra-curricular sports clubs.

Maintain, organise, and monitor PE equipment and storage areas to ensure safety and efficiency.

Carry out administrative tasks, including team sheets, risk assessments, and coordinating events and fixtures.

Drive students and staff to sports fixtures and events (using the school minibus or similar).

Person specification:

Must hold a full UK driving licence (essential)

Previous experience supporting children through sports or coaching.

Sports related degree - desirable

Organised, reliable, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

A positive attitude and genuine passion for sport and working with young people.

We offer:

A friendly and supportive school environment.

Opportunities to gain further experience in education and sports.

The chance to play a key role in promoting physical activity and wellbeing.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community