PE Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Warwick

Luma Education Recruitment Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Competitive pay rates

Temp-to-perm opportunities

CPD and training

Weekly payments

Opportunities in SEN/SEMH

Job summary

Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a PE Teaching Assistant for an independent specialist secondary school in Warwick. You will support teenagers aged 11 to 16, running PE and sport sessions and assisting in classrooms where needed, particularly for students with EHC plans.

You will join a small team, work full-time, and contribute to student progress through active learning and 1:1 or small-group support. ASAP start, temp ongoing with CPD and career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching sport or supporting PE with young people.
• Experience working with young people with SEN (e.g., autism or ADHD).
• Ability to run group sessions and adapt on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Lead PE lessons, team games and active breaks, adapted for all students.
• Use sport to build confidence, cooperation and self-regulation.
• Support students 1:1 and in small groups in other lessons.
• Organise activities at break and lunch time.
• Record progress and engagement for teachers.

Skills

Sport coaching

SEN experience

Group session management

Teen engagement

Education

Coaching badge

Sports degree

Job description

PE Teaching Assistant (SEN) – Warwick (CV34)

Location: Warwick, Warwickshire (CV34)

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Contract: Temporary, ongoing

Are you a sports coach or PE assistant who wants to work with teenagers with special educational needs? Luma Education Recruitment is recruiting a full-time PE Teaching Assistant for an independent specialist secondary school in Warwick. Students are aged 11 to 16, and each one has an EHC plan. Your days will mix running PE and sport sessions with classroom support across other subjects, all in small groups. The post is ongoing and starts ASAP.

The Setting

A small independent special school in Warwick for students aged 11 to 16. Class sizes are small, and staff work as one team around each student.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading PE lessons, team games and active breaks, adapted so every student can join in
• Using sport to help students build confidence, cooperation and self-regulation
• Supporting students 1:1 and in small groups in other lessons
• Organising activities at break and lunchtime
• Telling teachers how students engaged and what progress they made

What You'll Need

• Experience coaching sport or supporting PE with young people (a coaching badge or sports-related degree is useful)
• Experience working with young people with SEN, such as autism or ADHD
• Confidence running a group session and adapting it as you go

We're looking for someone energetic, patient and encouraging, who's comfortable working with teenagers who find school hard.

Why Work with Luma?

• Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
• Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
• Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
• Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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