Sports Teaching Assistant & Behaviour Mentor — PRU

TeacherActive Limited.; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a Sports Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils in a North West London PRU. The role focuses on using sports and mentoring to engage students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.

The successful candidate will support 11-16-year-olds inside and outside the classroom, helping them rebuild confidence and stay engaged with education. Monday to Friday, full-time, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• A strong background in sports, coaching, PE or physical education.
• Experience working with young people aged 11-16.
• Experience supporting students with SEMH, challenging behaviour or within a PRU/AP setting (desirable).
• Confidence in managing challenging situations and de-scaling behaviour.
• A positive, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with behavioural, emotional and additional learning needs.
• Using sports and physical activities to encourage engagement and positive behaviour.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group mentoring.
• Supporting teachers with classroom management and learning activities.
• Helping students develop confidence, teamwork and social skills.
• Promoting a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Sports background

Engaging learners

Behaviour support

Youth mentoring

PRU experience

Job description

TeacherActive Limited. is recruiting a Sports Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils in a North West London PRU. The role focuses on using sports and mentoring to engage students with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.

The successful candidate will support 11-16-year-olds inside and outside the classroom, helping them rebuild confidence and stay engaged with education. Monday to Friday, full-time, with competitive pay.