SEMH Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach

Cover People; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Prevent training

Cyber Security training

Holiday pay accrual

Job summary

Cover People in Manchester is seeking a SEMH Teaching Assistant to support KS3/KS4 students in a Bury area secondary alternative provision, focusing on PE and enrichment activities.

You will contribute to wellbeing and engagement through sport, with small groups and one-to-one support as needed. Strong empathy, patience and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• CV with full history from education to present.
• Minimum 3 months' verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Minimum of 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support students in KS3/KS4 with lessons, focusing on PE and sports as enrichment, intervention and reward.
• Lead small groups and one-to-one activities to encourage physical activity, engagement and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom tasks and promote positive behaviour.
• May support in other lessons as required.

Skills

Sport coaching

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Classroom support

Job description

Cover People, Manchester are hiring for a school-based SEMH Teaching Assistant in the Bury area.

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary Alternative Education Provision - Bury

Role

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach n Bury.

Start Date: ASAP

Daily Rate: £100-£120 (depending on experience, paid PAYE).

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

Welcoming & supportive Secondary Alternative Provision in Bury.

What You'll Get from Cover People

• Top market rates of pay - paid PAYE or umbrella.
• Dedicated SEND consultant with over 14 years local experience.
• Established company with over 20 years in the Greater Manchester market & consultants servicing primary & secondary schools in every local authority.
• Wide variety of special schools and alternative provisions to choose from.
• Majority of our vacancies are full-time & long-term roles or temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Free Safeguarding, Prevent & Cyber Security training.
• Holiday pay accrual, paid at the end of each term.

Why Join This School?

This well-regarded Bury secondary alternative education provision, rated Good by Ofsted, offers personalised learning pathways and excellent vocational facilities, including sports and PE. Small classes and a supportive, nurturing environment help students thrive both academically and physically. On bus routes, free on-site parking.

About the Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach

As a SEMH Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach, you'll support students in both KS3 and KS4 in lessons with a focus on PE & sports as enrichment, intervention & reward, small groups, and one-to-one settings to encourage physical activity, engagement, and wellbeing. You'll assist with classroom tasks, promote positive behaviour, and help build confidence through sport and personalised support. You may be asked to support in other lessons as and when required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone passionate about sport and education, with experience supporting young people both in & out of classroom settings. Patience, empathy, and adaptability are key, along with a commitment to helping students develop physically and academically.

Requirements

• A CV with full history from your education until present.
• A minimum of 3 months' verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid photo ID and proof of address.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one).
• Minimum of 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• A supportive and consistent attitude, with a genuine passion for working with vulnerable young people.
• Overseas police certificate (if applicable).