Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - September Start!

Prospero Teaching; Ashington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach turned Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in an Alternative Provision setting in Ashington. The role is full-time and starts in September 2026, offering long-term consistency and the chance to positively impact pupils' learning and engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a background in sports coaching, experience working with children in UK schools, and the ability to tailor support to diverse learning needs in 11-19 age ranges.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK schools preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adapt to different needs and learning styles in SEMH environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to progress in lessons.
• Work with teachers to tailor support to individual learning needs.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment in an Alternative Provision setting.

Skills

Sports Coaching

Teaching Assistant

Education

Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification

Job description

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - September Start! (VR/1035313) Ashington, England

Are you looking to transfer your Sports Coaching experience to have positive impact on young people’s lives in an Education setting as a Teaching Assistant? 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 Ashington on a full-time and long-term basis, to start in September. 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 Alternative Provision in Ashington 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 years 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:

• Contract – Full-time
• Start Date – September 2026
• Location – Ashington

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.