Sports Coach - School Behavioural Support

Are you a sports coach or a PE assistant looking for a new challenge in an alternative provision school based in Oldham?

The school is looking for a sports coach / PE teaching assistant to work delivering and supporting in sessions of sports and tailored outdoor activities for students aged 13-16 years old with social, emotional, and mental health difficulties and trauma-informed behavior. They are looking for candidates who can show resilience and excellent behavior management.

Highlights of the post include:

1. Work in a small independent specialist school
2. Long-term fixed supply post with a view to a permanent school-based contract
3. Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience within a school delivering PE

Job specifications:

1. Experience of working within sports or PE
2. Confident in taking small groups delivering sports sessions
3. Have a degree or equivalent experience
4. Subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure or Overseas Police Check if applicable

You will be joining a school based in Norden with great public transport links and ample parking available. Staff at the school work as a community to ensure the school is a place where each pupil can achieve their potential, develop their skills, and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the world. The incoming Teaching Assistant will have the opportunity to work within a warm and welcoming staff team and with a strong Headteacher.

The school is looking to appoint ASAP for the full academic year. All Teaching Assistants will have to complete a trial day at school. Any Teaching Assistants wanting to apply can call the Manchester office or email a CV.

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.