Sport Behaviour Mentor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to work with children aged 4-16 with additional learning requirements. The role involves providing 1:1 support, leading sports activities, and assisting teachers in a school environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with challenging behaviours and relevant sports qualifications. This is a long-term opportunity for passionate individuals looking to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with challenging behaviour.
• Qualifications in multiple sports are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behaviour interventions for pupils.
• Support the teacher with planning and assessments.
• Lead sports classes indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Coaching

Behaviour Management

Support for Children with Additional Needs

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Sports

DBS Certificate

Job description

Are you a sports coach looking for supply/ long term work within schools? Do you have experience working with 4-16 year olds with additional learning requirements and Challenging Behaviour?

Look no further- we have the ideal role for you!

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Sports specialist to work at an SEN Primary- Secondary school providing 1:1 and group support.

The role includes working 1:1 with children who have complex behavioural needs and using sports as a therapeutic method to manage challenging behaviours and to support the child’s learning away from the classroom.

The role includes:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour interventions for pupils who have challenging behaviour and Mental Health difficulties
• General Group support and using sports as an enrichment activity
• Supporting the Class Teacher with daily tasks and planning.
• Taking small groups of children out of the classroom to use sports as a learning method
• Encourage learning and concertation in lessons
• Leading sports classes indoors and outdoors
• Support the teacher with planning, assessments and marking.
• Identifying triggers of specific behaviours
• Using sports as a method of de-escalating situations
• Acting as a positive role model

The ideal candidates will have:

• Experienced in coaching/working with children or young people with additional needs
• Experienced working with Challenging Behaviour, Autism and Social and Emotional Mental Health
• Relevant qualifications, qualifications in multiple sports will be an advantage
• DBS certificate- registered to the update service
• Immediately available for long term roles

GSL Education also have the pleasure of delivering Long term cover to a number of schools. We are always looking for dedicated and passionate people, with backgrounds and education in Sports or Physical education to register for long term work.

Youth and support workers, Graduates and Qualified TAs are encouraged to apply

To be considered for the role above, it would be beneficial for you to sent you CV to [e-mail] and/or call 07534975592