Physical Education Teaching

Physical Education Teaching and Learning Assistant (PE TLA)

Start: February 2026

Job Summary:

PE TLA supports high-quality PE teaching, pastoral care, and the wider school community. The role involves assisting teachers in lessons, coaching groups, supporting pupil development, and contributing to the co-curricular programme while upholding the values and expectations of Brighton College

Personal Skills

• Enthusiastic and passionate about education, with a sound understanding of UK best practice
• Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment
• Proactive in all aspects of College life
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
• Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organizational skills
• Reliable and respectful
• Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the College's induction and appraisal processes
• Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of Brighton College
• A talented communicator, orally and in writing
• A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be an ambassador of the College at all times, in school and in Thailand
• To teach and carry out other professional duties as required by the Head, and actively support the Co-Curricular programme

Teaching and Learning:

• To encourage all pupils to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored challenge, rigorous record-keeping, and follow-up
• To be aware of, and comply with, all College policies, including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning, and reporting
• To develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats
• To assist with covering colleagues as required
• To attend all meetings and INSET as required
• To prepare, invigilate, and assess, as required, internal and external tests and examinations
• To teach/coach a group in curriculum PE lessons
• To assist the teacher in PE lessons

Pastoral:

• To show an active interest in each child's personal and domestic circumstances, and to foster the personal and social development of each pupil in your care
• To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the College community
• To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all the College policies, including the Code of Conduct and the Anti-bullying Policy
• To be familiar with all the College's policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the College community at all times
• To promote exemplary behavior and a responsible attitude amongst pupils
• To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Professional Responsibilities:

• To promote pride in the College among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment
• To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
• To attend parents' evenings, assemblies and other College events during term time as the Head may from time to time require
• To be responsible for all College resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the College
• To contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work
• To contribute to the College's Self Evaluation and Development Plan
• To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
• To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Head of College or Head of School

Working hours

• Working hours at the school site are 7.15 a.m p.m. during weekdays, with additional responsibilities for PE department's CCAs and events after school or on weekends.

Formal Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or related field.
• A distinguished record of teaching/supporting lessons.
• At least 1 - 2 years of experience working within a school setting.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support school events, activities, and the wider school community.
• Preferred experience coaching/teaching swimming

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered and the College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Brighton College Bangkok is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Should your application be successful, disclosure will be requested from Thailand's Disclosure and Barring Service for Thai nationals; local police checks will be undertaken for successful applicants of other nationalities.