Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - SEND School

TeacherActive Limited.; Hutton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and professional dev.

Supportive school environment

Competitive rates of pay

PAYE payroll

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting a Sports Coach / SEND Teaching Assistant for a SEND school in Brentwood, Essex. You will deliver engaging sports and PE activities and support pupils with SEND.

This role suits someone with experience in sports coaching, youth work or education who can act as a positive role model, promote teamwork and help pupils develop confidence and social skills. Salary is competitive with PAYE and full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, education or SEND settings.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour is advantageous.
• Confident, enthusiastic and a positive role model.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Willing to support pupils inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging sports, PE and physical activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide classroom assistance.
• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Use sports and physical activities to promote teamwork, communication and emotional regulation.
• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and social skills.
• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils with their individual EHCPs.

Skills

Sports coaching

PE

Youth work

Education

SEND settings

Job description

Location: Brentwood, Essex
Job Title: Sports Coach / SEND Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about sports and making a difference in young people's lives?

TeacherActive is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEND school in Brentwood, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in sports coaching, physical education, youth work or supporting children with additional needs who wants to make a positive impact in a rewarding school environment.

The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and learning difficulties.

The school is looking for a positive role model who can use sport, physical activity and teamwork to build pupils' confidence, encourage positive behaviour and support their social and emotional development.

The Role

• Deliver and support engaging sports, PE and physical activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide classroom assistance.

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

• Use sports and physical activities to promote teamwork, communication and emotional regulation.

• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and social skills.

• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Support pupils with their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, education or SEND settings.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• An understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour would be advantageous.

• Confident, enthusiastic and able to act as a positive role model.

• Patient, resilient and adaptable when supporting pupils with varying needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Sports coaching qualifications or relevant experience would be desirable.

• A willingness to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong sports coaching or youth work experience.

In Return, You Can Expect

• Full training and ongoing professional development.

• A supportive school environment with experienced staff.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in education and SEND.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children's lives.

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, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.