Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / SEND Sports Coach

Interaction - Leeds; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational provision in West Yorkshire is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant / SEND Sports Coach for the Autumn term. The role involves supporting academic progress and delivering inclusive sports sessions for students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will possess HLTA status or equivalent, along with a qualification in physical education and experience in a similar environment. This is a full-time position within a committed team focused on safeguarding and supporting students.

Qualifications

• HLTA status or equivalent qualification/experience required.
• Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH is essential.
• An enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of high-quality lessons and sport sessions.
• Foster positive relationships with students to promote inclusion.
• Provide tailored support to students with SEND and complex needs.

Skills

HLTA status or equivalent

Experience with SEND and SEMH

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Qualification in sport or physical education

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Sports Coach

Start Date: Autumn term 2025

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Full-time

About Us: Keats Engineering and Education Ltd is an alternative and specialised provision supporting students through practical and vocational education in areas including welding, construction, mechanics, engineering, sports coaching, and PfA pathways. Our learners benefit from highly personalised approaches, tailored to their individual needs.

The Role: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / SEND Sports Coach to join our team this Autumn term. This dual-role position combines classroom-based support and small group work with the delivery of inclusive sports and physical activity sessions. The successful candidate will support student progress both academically and through structured physical education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of high-quality lessons and sport sessions.
• Deliver small-group or 1:1 academic and pastoral interventions.
• Foster positive relationships with students, promoting inclusion and engagement.
• Assist in the assessment, recording, and reporting of student progress.
• Provide tailored support to students with SEND, SEMH and complex needs.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and behaviour management.

Essential Requirements:

• HLTA status or equivalent teaching assistant qualification/experience.
• A recognised qualification in sport or physical education.
• Experience supporting students with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Subject to satisfactory safeguarding and reference checks.

We are committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.