SEND Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ADHD, ASD and emotional/behavioural challenges in Hulme, Manchester. This full-time role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, delivering sports sessions and classroom assistance to promote engagement and wellbeing.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, adapt activities to individual needs, and uphold safeguarding procedures throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Positive, caring, and motivational approach.
• Strong communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certificates, or willingness to obtain.
• Willingness to provide or apply for a DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions for SEND pupils.
• Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Adapt activities to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Promote teamwork, confidence and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Energetic

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

First Aid and Safeguarding certificates

DBS clearance (willingness to obtain)

Job description

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with ADHD, ASD and emotional/behavioural challenges in Hulme, Manchester. This full-time role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, delivering sports sessions and classroom assistance to promote engagement and wellbeing.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, adapt activities to individual needs, and uphold safeguarding procedures throughout the day.