Sports Coach Turned Teaching Assistant — SEMH Support

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in an Alternative Provision setting in Darlington. Start ASAP for a full-time, long-term placement.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, adapting to different learning styles, liaising with Teachers, and contributing to pupils\' progress and engagement. Prior sports coaching experience is valued, with a UK-based school background preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sports coaching

Teaching assistant

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in an Alternative Provision setting in Darlington. Start ASAP for a full-time, long-term placement.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, adapting to different learning styles, liaising with Teachers, and contributing to pupils\' progress and engagement. Prior sports coaching experience is valued, with a UK-based school background preferred.