About Early Years PE
Early Years PE delivers specialist sports and physical education sessions to children aged 1–5 years in nurseries across Surrey, South West London.
Our sessions use imaginative play, storytelling and age-appropriate sports activities to develop:
- Physical literacy
- Confidence
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- A lifelong love of physical activity
Every session is fully planned, and all equipment is provided.
The Role
You'll travel to nursery settings to deliver engaging sports sessions for children aged 1–5 years.
You'll be responsible for:
- Delivering high-quality sports and PE sessions.
- Creating a fun, inclusive and safe learning environment.
- Building positive relationships with nursery staff and children.
- Encouraging participation and developing children's confidence.
- Representing Early Years PE professionally at all times.
No planning is required—our coaching programme, equipment and training are all provided.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are:
- Passionate about sport and physical activity.
- Enthusiastic and energetic.
- Reliable and professional.
- Confident leading groups of young children.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Excellent communicators.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Own vehicle.
- Able to travel between Wimbledon, Surbiton, West Molesey, Teddington.
- Experience working with children (paid or voluntary).
- Available during school half terms.
- Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check (or already hold one).
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Sports Coaching qualification.
- PE or Sports Science degree.
- Childcare or Education qualification.
- Teaching Assistant experience.
- Nursery or Primary School experience.
- First Aid qualification.
Don't worry if you don't tick every box—we value enthusiasm, personality and a willingness to learn just as much as qualifications.
What We Offer
- Flexible working around your availability.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Mileage allowance.
- Full training and induction.
- All equipment and session plans provided.
- Friendly, supportive team.
- Opportunity for regular weekly coaching work.
- Career progression within a rapidly growing company.
Job Types
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Daytime hours
- School half terms
- No evenings
- No weekends
Required:
Preferred:
- Enhanced DBS
- Sports Coaching Qualification
- First Aid
Apply Today
If you're passionate about inspiring young children through sport and want to be part of a growing, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short cover note explaining why you'd be a great fit for Early Years PE.
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Pay: £12.50-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
Application question(s):
- Do you live in London and have the ability to travel to the following locations: Wimbledon,Raynes Park, West Molesey, Surbiton, thames ditton
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
