Are you someone who’s energetic, resilient, and great with young people?

We’re looking for Active Teaching Assistants to support pupils in primary schools across Lambeth who may need extra help managing behaviour and staying engaged in the classroom.

This role is ideal for people with backgrounds in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, or physical activity, where confidence, patience, and a calm approach really matter.

If you’re someone who can build trust, keep pupils motivated, and bring positive energy into the school day, you could make a huge difference here.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils who may experience behavioural or emotional challenges

• Helping children stay focused, calm, and engaged in learning

• Using movement, structure, and positive reinforcement to support behaviour

• Working closely with teachers and SEN staff

• Building strong relationships with pupils to boost confidence and participation

This role is ideal if you have experience in

• Sports coaching or fitness training

• Youth work or mentoring

• Behaviour support or pastoral roles

• Working with children with additional needs

Schools really value people who can bring energy, structure, and positivity into the classroom, especially for pupils who learn best through movement and engagement.

What schools are looking for

• A confident, proactive, and calm approach

• Strong relationship-building skills

• Patience and resilience when supporting challenging behaviour

• Someone who can be a positive role model for pupils

Why join Protocol Education?

• Flexible work that fits around you

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• A dedicated consultant who knows local schools

• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings

• Easy registration and quick local bookings

Supply work is a brilliant way to gain experience in schools, build confidence in behaviour support, and discover where your strengths really shine. And if you’re looking for something longer-term, we’ll help you find a school where you can really grow.

Think you’d be a great fit?

Apply today and let’s find you a school where your energy and support can make a real difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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