Sports Coach looking to transfer into schools

TeacherActive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Learning Support Assistant in Wolverhampton. This long-term role involves working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) needs and requires a strong sports background. Candidates should have experience with additional needs and must be proactive in handling challenging behaviours. This opportunity offers ongoing training and competitive pay.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Experience working with students with SEMH and challenging behaviours.
• A strong sporting background is essential.
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with SEMH, trauma, and challenging behaviours.
• Take control of situations confidently.

Skills

Experience working with children with additional needs

Experience with SEMH and challenging behaviours

Strong sporting background

Proactive thinking

Job description

Overview

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision in Wolverhampton, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Learning Support Assistant/ LSA, who has a strong sports background. The setting is centred on pupil's development, as well as an intrinsic desire to make progress both academically and with their own emotional, social and behavioural skills.

The school is seeking a passionate team player to take on this long-term role; there is high potential for this to become a permanent placement for the right SEND Learning Support Assistant / SEND LSA. The successful candidate will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the children’s individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school.

Responsibilities

• The position will involve working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4 with diagnoses of Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), trauma and challenging behaviours.
• A proactive thinker with the ability to take control of situations confidently is necessary.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with additional needs
• Experience working with students with SEMH and challenging behaviours
• A strong sporting background
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

In return for the above you can expect to receive

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend; Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.