Sport and Behaviour Support - Oxford

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Oxford is seeking a Sport and Behaviour Support Worker to assist students with their personal intervention plans. This role requires a calm and compassionate personality, problem-solving skills, and patience to support children, especially those with additional learning needs. The position offers £85 - £100 per day and is term time only with an immediate start. It is a great opportunity for those interested in a career in education.

Qualifications

• You need to be calm and compassionate; personality is everything.
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve is essential.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Patience is crucial for supporting students with additional needs.
• Understanding the importance of safeguarding in schools is necessary.
• You must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one.
• Right to live/work in the UK is required; sponsorships are not offered.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their personalised intervention plans.
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment.
• Provide support to the class teacher.
• Support students with sport-related activities and interventions.
• Encourage children to do their best.
• Help manage classroom behaviour.
• Support and encourage healthy coping strategies.

Skills

Calm and compassionate personality

Problem-solving skills

Experience working with children

Patience

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Sport and Behaviour Support - Oxford

Are you passionate about helping set up young people for success? Are you keen to make a difference while also gaining valuable and rewarding experience?

A fantastic opportunity has recently become available for a Sport and Behaviour Support worker in a school in Oxford. The school are looking for someone to start asap!

The role as a Sport and Behaviour Support Worker:

Responsibilities

• To support students with their personalised intervention plans
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To support the students with sport related activities and interventions
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Support and encourage healthy coping strategies

Qualifications

• You will need to be calm and compassionate. Personality is everything!
• You must be able to take initiative well and problem solve
• Have some experience working with children, desirable but not essential
• You must be patient. Some students struggle with additional learning needs and need someone supportive to help them get through the school day
• You must understand the importance of safeguarding in schools
• Must have an enhanced DBS Check or be willing to apply for one
• Must have right to live/work in the UK – we not offer sponsorships

If you do not have a DBS certificate – we can support your application

Key information

• Sport and Behaviour Support Worker
• Oxford
• £85 - £100 per day
• Term time only
• ASAP start

This is a wonderful opportunity to support those learners that need extra assistance while also gaining valuable classroom experience. This will surely be a great stepping stone should you want to explore a career in education.

You will also benefit from this role if you are looking for a challenge and keen to try something new.

Sport and Behaviour Support - Oxford – Term time only – ASAP Start