Sports Graduates For School Based Support Role

Tradewind Recruitment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Teaching Assistant with a sport-based degree to provide support in specialist education settings. The role involves working closely with teachers to support children with special educational needs in a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with ASD / SEMH.
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils.
• Help deliver personalised learning strategies.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.

Skills

Communication

Behavior Management

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

EN teaching Assistant

We are urgently looking for people who have a Sport based degree who have a background or interest of working with SEN pupils. Particularly in the Bootle, Southport and Netherton areas.

Your role will be working in a classroom within a specialist SEND school setting often on a one-two or three to one basis with a young person with SEND needs under the guidance of a teacher.

We are looking for people who come from a Sport background who are looking to transfer these skills into the classroom and support children with often complex special needs.

If you are interested in this role please get in touch.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils .
• Help deliver personalised learning and behaviour strategies.
• Support pupils' social and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with ASD / SEMH or additional needs.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong behaviour management and excellent communication skills.
• A team player who is also confident working independently.
• A willingness to learn and undertake relevant CPD.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Competitive rates of pay
• The chance to be part of a team that changes lives every day

These roles are based in specialist schools and are term time only. Hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm

If you are passionate about supporting young people to succeed, we want to hear from you. Send your CV today!