Sport-Based SEMH Support Assistant | Mentoring Youth

Exclusive Education Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 24,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Exclusive Education Ltd is seeking a Sports Teaching Assistant & SEMH Support Assistant for a welcoming school in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on using sport and mentoring to engage pupils with SEMH needs and help them reach their learning goals.

You will assist teachers with behaviour management, deliver sports activities, and build supportive relationships to boost confidence and resilience across the school day.

Qualifications

Experience with children or vulnerable individuals.
Background in sports coaching, PE, fitness, youth work, mentoring, care work or education.
Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
Patient, empathetic and proactive approach.
Calm under pressure and adaptable to pupil needs.

Responsibilities

Support pupils with SEMH needs one-to-one and in small groups.
Deliver sports-based activities to promote teamwork, confidence, resilience and engagement.
Assist teachers in managing behaviour positively and effectively.
Encourage participation in lessons and support academic progress.
Build trusting relationships with pupils facing learning barriers.
Support pupils during breaks, lunchtimes and enrichment sessions.
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Sports coaching

Youth work

Mentoring

Education

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Job description

You will assist teachers with behaviour management, deliver sports activities, and build supportive relationships to boost confidence and resilience across the school day.

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