Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

Prospero Teaching; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Certified Training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to start ASAP in Sunderland. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH in an Alternative Provision setting, working 1:1 and in small groups to boost engagement and progress.

The candidate will leverage a sports coaching background to build positive relationships within a collaborative team. The post is full-time and long-term, based in Sunderland with a September 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification is desirable.
• Experience of working with Children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils 1:1 and in small groups to support progress and engagement.
• Develop understanding of different needs and learning styles, collaborating with teachers.
• Support pupils across SEMH needs and various age ranges in the school setting.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilient

Proactive

Positive attitude

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Childcare qualification

Job description

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP! (VR/1035266) Sunderland, 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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:

• Pay – Between £14.25-16.64 per hour
• Contract – Full-time
• Start Date – September 2026
• 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 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:

• 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.