KS1 Teaching Assistant: Sport Coach Inspiring Confidence

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Bamber Bridge seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support learning and behaviour, including 1:1 and small-group activities.

Ideal candidates may come from sports coaching, youth work or childcare backgrounds and will bring energy, patience and enthusiasm to help children develop confidence, communication and resilience in a busy classroom.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with KS1 pupils, especially 1:1 support.
• Sports coaching or youth work background welcomed.
• Enthusiastic, patient and confident with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils and help them engage with learning.
• Support children’s social, emotional and academic development.
• Use sports coaching to build confidence, communication and teamwork.
• Assist small groups with activities and targeted interventions.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with the teacher and SEN team to support individual needs.
• Encourage independence and resilience in pupils.

Skills

Sports coaching

1:1 support

Engagement & teamwork

SEN awareness

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Bamber Bridge seeking a KS1 Teaching Assistant to support learning and behaviour, including 1:1 and small-group activities.

Ideal candidates may come from sports coaching, youth work or childcare backgrounds and will bring energy, patience and enthusiasm to help children develop confidence, communication and resilience in a busy classroom.