Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - January Start

senploy; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a full-time Sports Coach to support pupils with varying needs in an Alternative Provision located in Amble. The successful candidate will need to be resilient and proactive while providing 1:1 and group support for children aged 4-19 within the classroom. Ideal qualifications include a Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification, along with experience in UK schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or willingness to apply.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups to aid their learning.
• Develop an understanding of different pupils' needs and learning styles.
• Work closely with class teachers and colleagues to provide support.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Are you looking to transfer your Sports Coaching experience to have positive impact on young people's lives in an Education setting? If so, we want to hear from you today!

About the School:

The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Amble which specialises in supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School. The School supports pupils aged 11-19 with SEMH and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism. The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay - Between £87-115 per day
• Hours - 08.30-16.00
• Contract - Full-time
• Start Date - January
• Location - Amble

About the Role:

The role will involve working with pupils both 1:1 and in small groups in their lessons and around School to support their progress and engagement towards their learning. A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this. The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH and challenging behaviour, aged 4-19 on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. There are roles available to support pupils across this age-range depending on the preference, experience and skill-set of the successful Candidate.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover. We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!