Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP

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

Job summary

A reputable education agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work in an inspirational SEN School in Amble, supporting students with SEMH needs. The role involves working closely with both individual pupils and small groups to promote engagement and progress. Candidates should possess experience in a school setting, with a desire to make a positive impact on young lives. This is a full-time opportunity with an ASAP start and competitive daily pay.

Benefits

Free CPD Certified Training

Supportive Leadership Team

Positive School Culture

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils 1:1 and in small groups to support progress.
• Understand varying needs and learning styles of pupils.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers to support learning.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactive attitude

Childcare understanding

Resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning 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!

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 SEN Schools in Amble 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 Amble 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 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:

• Pay - Between £87-115 per day
• Hours - 08.30-16.00
• Contract - Full-time
• Start Date - ASAP
• Location - Amble

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.

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!