Job description
Job Title: PE (Physical Education) Support
Location: Wakefield
Pay rate: Upto £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract type -Day-to-day/ Long-term, Full-time/ Part-time
Are you enthusiastic about helping students stay active, develop skills, and enjoy physical education?
GSL Education are looking for PE Support staff to join schools in Wakefield, assisting teachers in delivering engaging PE sessions and promoting healthy lifestyles.
As PE (Physical Education) Support, you will help pupils participate confidently in physical activities, assist with practical sessions, and encourage teamwork, fitness, and resilience.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist with the delivery of PE lessons, ensuring all students are included.
- Support students in developing skills, coordination, and confidence in physical activities.
- Help set up and manage equipment safely during lessons.
- Encourage positive behaviour, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Work alongside PE teachers to adapt sessions to suit varying abilities.
- Maintain a safe and organised environment for all pupils.
Requirements of PE Support:
- Experience working with children in a PE or sports setting is desirable.
- Good communication, patience, and motivational skills.
- Ability to support students of all abilities.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- Professional and responsible approach to safeguarding and school policies.
If you are passionate about PE Support and enjoy helping students, get active while building confidence and skills, this opportunity allows you to inspire their growth.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘PE Support’ role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.comfor more information.