Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP

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

Job summary

A reputable teaching agency is looking for passionate Teaching Assistants with a background in Sports Coaching to support pupils with SEMH in a SEN School in Sunderland. This full-time role involves working closely with children aged 4-19, building positive relationships and supporting their learning and engagement. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children in schools in the UK. Competitive pay of £87-115 per day is offered for this impactful position.

Benefits

Free CPD Certified Training

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barring DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning of pupils both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Develop an understanding of different needs and learning styles.
• Work closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Resilience

Proactivity

Understanding SEMH

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 SEN Schools in Sunderland to start in September 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 Sunderland 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 - Sunderland

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 barring 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.

How to Apply

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!