Sports Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pay rate 95–110 depending on经验

Full-time opportunity

Free CPD

Consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People, working with a large SEND School in Stockport, SK2, are seeking Teaching Assistants with a sports coaching background to support identified pupils with SEMH needs.

This full-time role runs 08:20 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, term-time only, starting in September, with potential for permanent employment. You will join a supportive team, receive CPD and be part of safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sports Coach or Youth Worker with ability to engage pupils.
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display SEMH needs.
• Strong relationship-building skills with pupils who are resistant to education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' engagement, emotional regulation and sensory needs.
• Deliver calm, confident support in a SEND environment.
• Collaborate with the school team to implement interventions.

Skills

Sports coaching

Behaviour support

SEMH awareness

Job description

Aspire People are working in partnership with a large SEND School in Stockport, SK2. SLT are looking for candidate's with a Sports Coaching background to work as a Teaching Assistant with a number of identified pupils.

The school is a SEND School, with a diverse pupils intake, supporting pupils with a range of needs including Social Emotional Mental Health needs. Pupils may exhibit behaviours that challenge so potential candidates need to be confident supporting those with SEMH needs, be resilient in their approach and committed and passionate about understanding the 'bigger picture'. Pupils follow a curriculum pathway and need support to support their engagement, emotional regulation and sensory needs.

This role is an ideal opportunity for those who have experience as a Sports Coach or Youth Worker as a natural ability to build relationships with pupils who may be resistant to education is essential and will really help you excel in this role. Training is provide by the school on specific interventions, but a passion and commitment for supporting vulnerable pupils to help them reach their true potential is essential.

This is a full time role, 08.20 to 15.30 Monday to Friday term time only, on an ongoing basis starting in September, with the opportunity for permanent employment in the future

What Aspire can offer you:

• Good rates of pay - 95 to 110 depending on experience
• A full time opportunity in a well established and resourced SEND School, with a supportive staffing team
• Access to Free CPD
• A designated consultant to support with every step of the journey

All employment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and Enhanced DBS.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.