Sports Teaching Assistant

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Barking is seeking a Sports Teaching Assistant to support PE lessons for secondary students with special needs. The role requires a graduate in Sport Science or a talented Sports Coach who can adapt lessons creatively and engage students facing learning barriers. The school offers a supportive environment with excellent facilities, including sensory rooms and a hydrotherapy pool, emphasizing teamwork and discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience with ADHD, Behaviour, and mental health needs.
• Ability to support learning in Sports and PE for students with Special Needs.
• Positive and energetic leader, capable of building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support PE lessons for secondary-aged pupils.
• Teach Sports and Physical Education Curriculum designed for students with barriers to learning.
• Encourage students to explore their sporting skills while emphasizing soft skills.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Discipline

Engagement

Education

Graduate in Sport Science

Job description

Sports Teaching Assistant

• Sports Teaching Assistant required
• Barking and Dagenham School
• Support delivery of PE and Sports
• Secondary
• Experience with ADHD, Behaviour, and mental health needs
• Pay negotiable

Are you a graduate in Sport Science? Perhaps you are a talented Sports Coach?

Do you have the ability to support learning in Sports and PE for students with Special Needs?

If you answered yes to the above, then this is the role for you!

Sports Teaching Assistant / The Role:

The TA for Sports will lead and support PE lessons. You will teach a wide range of learning needs throughout the school, working with secondary-aged pupils. Pupils have special needs, so a talented coach is required to adapt lessons, be flexible, and creative in planning Physical Education lessons. You will be teaching Sports, Movement, and Physical Education Curriculum designed for students who face barriers to learning, many of whom may have been excluded from previous schools due to behavioural issues. You will encourage students to explore their sporting skills while emphasizing soft skills such as teamwork and discipline, which can benefit their wider schooling experience. You must be a positive and energetic leader, able to engage with children and build positive relationships. You should be a role model capable of providing guidance to these young people and working towards positive outcomes in their studies.

Sports Teaching Assistant / The School:

This school is located in Barking with excellent transport links. They provide education to children aged 4-16 years with complex special needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. They have an excellent team working together to provide a safe and secure learning environment. Student behaviour is well managed, and students have made above-average progress in the past year. The facilities include sensory rooms and a hydrotherapy swimming pool.

If you would like to be considered for this Sports Teaching Assistant position in Barking, please apply below with your most relevant CV and/or contact Kiesha @ Reeson on 02038410777.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's premier recruitment agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals, and recruitment specialists, we are committed to honesty, integrity, and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of quality education. We have built a strong reputation with schools and teachers across the UK.

We work with a wide network of nurseries, primary, secondary, and college institutions, offering daily supply, long-term, and permanent opportunities across London.

Reeson Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted include holiday pay at 12.07%.