PE (LSA)
Lift Plumberow
Hamilton Gardens, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5BX
United Kingdom
£25,583 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Part Time, Fixed Term until August 2027
20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
September 2026 Start
Lift Plumberow is looking for a PE Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team.This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sport, physical activity and supporting children’s development. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and positive individual who can contribute to our warm and inclusive school community while helping pupils develop confidence, teamwork and a love of physical activity.
About Lift Plumberow
Lift Plumberow is a vibrant and high achieving three form entry primary school in the heart of Hockley, educating around 650 pupils from Reception to Year 6. We are committed to giving every child the best possible start through engaging teaching and a broad, balanced curriculum that promotes curiosity and active learning.
Our Early Years and Key Stage 1 provision lays strong foundations, and throughout the school we offer a wide range of experiences that bring learning to life. We have a strong track record of academic success, with outcomes consistently above national averages, and are well known for our sporting achievements, including swimming lessons built into the curriculum.
We are a warm, inclusive and community focused school where positive relationships are at the centre of everything we do. Our dedicated staff team works closely with families to ensure every child feels supported, valued and able to thrive.
About the role
As a PE Learning Support Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils’ physical development, wellbeing and engagement across the school. You will:
- Support the delivery of PE lessons, sports activities and enrichment opportunities
- Encourage pupils’ participation, confidence and teamwork through positive sporting experiences
- Work closely with teaching staff to support learning, behaviour and inclusion
- Support pupils with SEND or additional needs to access physical activities successfully
- Help organise and support sporting events, clubs, tournaments and competitions
- Promote positive relationships and consistently apply the school’s behaviour policy
- Support pupils’ social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- Assist with the safe use and organisation of PE and sports equipment
Closing date: 9th August 2026
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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