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Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - January Start

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Morpeth

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

An educational agency is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support young people's learning in Morpeth. The ideal candidates will have a background in Sports Coaching, with responsibilities including supporting pupils with SEMH on a 1:1 basis and in groups. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications, a proactive and resilient approach, and must be eligible to work in the UK. This is a full-time role with pay ranging from £87 to £115 per day, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

  • Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
  • Hold right to work in the UK.
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or be willing to process a new application.
  • Provide two professional references that cover the last two years.

Responsibilities

  • Support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups to enhance learning.
  • Develop understanding of pupils' needs and learning styles.
  • Assist with varying levels of SEMH and challenging behaviour.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships
Proactive nature
Resilience

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

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a background in Sports Coaching to support the learning of pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provision settings in Morpeth. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development. The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in Morpeth which specialises in supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream schools. The school supports pupils aged 4-19 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 – ASAP
  • Location – Morpeth
About the Role
  • Work with pupils both 1:1 and in small groups in their lessons and around school to support their progress and engagement towards their learning.
  • 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.
  • Support pupils with varying levels of SEMH and challenging behaviour, aged 4-19 on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. Roles are 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!

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