Sports Teaching Assistant, Lewisham

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Sports Specialist for a Lewisham school. You will join the PE department and support pupils aged 11–14 with SEMH, EBD, and challenging behaviour.

Experience with young people with behavioural needs and a love of sport are essential. You will collaborate with teachers to create a safe, supportive environment and assist with personal care where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH/EBD.
• Previous support work in a school or similar setting.
• Enthusiastic, positive and friendly approach.
• A caring and professional manner, willing to support personal care of pupils.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assisting within the PE Department.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to provide a safe, nurturing environment.
• Assisting with communication needs and promoting positive behaviour.
• Supporting students with physical and emotional needs.

Skills

Experience supporting young people w/

Enthusiastic & friendly attitude

Caring & professional demeanor

Willing to support personal care

Job description

The large and successful school based in Lewisham are looking for Teaching Assistant/Sports Specialist to join them 5 days a week, as soon as possible. The school cater for students from 11 to 14 years old with SEMH, EBD and Challenging Behaviour. The school and staff aim to give their pupils the skills to move forward into mainstream education, the curriculum is highly personalised and creative, they aim to develop pupil voice throughout all the activities and lessons. The school are looking for a Sports Specialist, you will be working in the PE department with a range of ages and needs. It is important that you not only have experience working with challenging behaviour but also have a basic knowledge and love for Sports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting within the PE Department.
• Collaborating with teachers and other staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students.
• Assisting with communication needs and promoting positive behaviour.
• Supporting students with physical and emotional needs.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with special needs, SEMH / EBD.
• Previous support work, TA or LSA work within a school or other child related experience.
• Enthusiastic, positive and friendly approach.
• A caring and professional manner, willing to support with the personal care of pupils.
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.