SEN Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Ashford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant with a sports coaching background in Ashford. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs through physical activities, fostering their growth and confidence. Ideal candidates will have experience in coaching and engaging with children, demonstrating strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in sports coaching.
• Experience engaging with children in educational settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate sports activities into the curriculum.
• Provide individualized support for students with SEN.
• Collaborate with educators to implement IEPs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background)
Location: Ashford
Salary: £88.94 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a sports coach passionate about making a difference in young lives? GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with a background in sports coaching to join our proactive team in Ashford.

This role offers the opportunity to utilise your coaching skills to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), fostering their physical development and confidence through structured activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Incorporating physical education and sports activities into the curriculum to promote student engagement and well-being.
• Providing individualised support to students with various SEN, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Collaborating with educators and therapists to develop and implement personalised education plans (IEPs).
• Fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, encouraging student participation and physical activity.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, contributing to ongoing assessments and support strategies.

Requirements:

• Possesses a solid foundation in sports coaching, driven by a strong enthusiasm for physical education and nurturing student growth.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with children and young people, ideally within educational or coaching environments.
• Exhibits excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering positive relationships with both students and colleagues.
• Displays patience, empathy, and flexibility in supporting the varied needs of learners.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fully prepared to complete enhanced background checks, in accordance with safeguarding requirements for working with children and vulnerable individuals.
• Have anupdated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)and anenhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).
• Earn £88.94 per day, reflecting the value we place on your expertise and dedication.
• Play a crucial role in enhancing students' educational experiences, fostering their growth and development.
• Be part of a team that prioritises collaboration and staff well-being, ensuring a positive workplace culture.

If you are a passionateSEN TA eager to make a real difference in the lives of children inAshford, we invite you to apply today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘SEN TA’role, please click'apply now'to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.