Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - September Start!

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking motivated individuals with a sports coaching background to support learning as Teaching Assistants in a Darlington Alternative Provision. This full-time, long-term role starts in September 2026 and focuses on pupils with SEMH, requiring proactive engagement and a positive approach within the school community.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, collaborating with teachers, and adapting to diverse learning needs across the 11–19 age range.

Qualifications

• Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification (desirable).
• Experience of working with children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, proactive and positive in nature.
• Right to work in the UK.
• DBS certificate (enhanced) registered with online update service or willingness to obtain a new one.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups during lessons and around school to aid progress and engagement.
• Work closely with class teachers and colleagues to understand different needs and learning styles.
• Support pupils aged 4–19 with SEMH and challenging behaviour as required within the age range and setting.

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning / Childcare qualification

Job description

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - September Start! (VR/1035293) Darlington, 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 Darlington 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 Darlington 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 – Darlington

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.