Sports Graduate - SEN Support

Teaching Personnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Sports Graduate for a full-time SEN Support Worker role across schools in the Black Country starting September 2025. This position offers an opportunity to support children with Special Educational Needs, leveraging your skills in teamwork and communication to create a positive learning environment while advancing your career in education.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Sports Science or similar field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for working with children with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN in different school settings.
• Assist with personalized learning plans.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Patience

Resilience

Motivation

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, or related field

Job description

Sports Graduate Opportunity - SEN Support Role in Schools | Black Country | September Start

Location: Schools Across the Black Country
️ Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Role: SEN Support Worker | Teaching Assistant | Sports Graduate Welcome
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates - Excellent Progression Opportunities

Are you a recent Sports Graduate looking to kick-start your career in education? Do you want to make a real impact supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This is your chance to join schools in the Black Country this September, using your skills in teamwork, communication, and leadership to help SEN pupils thrive.

We know that sports graduates possess transferable skills like patience, resilience, motivation, and adaptability - qualities that make you natural leaders and effective mentors in SEN classrooms. Schools value how sports grads bring energy and fresh approaches to engaging students with additional needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting children with SEN in mainstream and specialist school settings
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and behavioural support
• Using your communication and teamwork skills to foster positive relationships
• Encouraging physical activity and wellbeing initiatives tailored to individual needs
• Helping create inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments
• Collaborating closely with teaching staff and SEN coordinators

Minimum requirements:

• Recent graduate in Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, or related degree
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A passion for working with children and young people, especially those with SEN
• Ability to stay calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in SEN support and education
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and availability for term-time work

Preferred qualities:

• Experience in motivating individuals and teams
• Understanding of physical and mental wellbeing importance
• Positive mindset and leadership skills
• Adaptability and resilience