Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - January Start

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

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for passionate and proactive Teaching Assistants with a Sports Coaching background to support pupils in South Shields. This role involves working closely with students to foster positive learning experiences and requires strong relationship-building skills and relevant qualifications. The position is full-time, starting ASAP, offering competitive pay of £87-115 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Children in Schools in the UK is desirable.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils.
• An enhanced child barred list DBS certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' progress and engagement in their lessons.
• Establish understanding of pupils' varying needs and learning styles.
• Work closely alongside Class Teachers to provide support.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Resilient and proactive nature

Effective communication skills

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Overview

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!

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 South Shields to start ASAP on a full-time and long-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School

The role is based in an inspirational SEN School in South Shields which specialises in supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School.

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 – South Shields

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.

Call to Action

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!