Sports Teaching Assistant & SEMH Support Assistant

Exclusive Education Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

Exclusive Education Ltd is seeking a proactive Sports Teaching Assistant & SEMH Support Assistant in Warrington to help pupils engage with learning through sport and positive relationships.

You will work with children with SEMH needs, supporting one-to-one and small groups, delivering PE-based activities and promoting inclusion across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• Background in sports coaching, PE, fitness instruction, youth work, mentoring, care work, or education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Deliver sports-based activities that promote teamwork, confidence, resilience and engagement.
• Assist teachers in managing behaviour positively and effectively.
• Encourage participation in lessons and support academic progress.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may face barriers to learning.
• Support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtime activities and enrichment sessions.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Sports coaching

PE

Fitness instruction

Youth work

Mentoring

Care work

Education

Job description

Make a Difference Through Sport and Positive Mentoring

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Sports Teaching Assistant & SEMH Support Assistant to join a welcoming school setting. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, or education who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Using sport, physical activity, and positive relationship building, you will help pupils engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Deliver sports-based activities that promote teamwork, confidence, resilience and engagement.
• Assist teachers in managing behaviour positively and effectively.
• Encourage participation in lessons and support academic progress.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who may face barriers to learning.
• Support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtime activities and enrichment sessions.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals.
• A background in sports coaching, PE, fitness instruction, youth work, mentoring, care work, or education.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to individual pupil needs.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, or challenging behaviour.
• Relevant coaching qualifications or educational support experience.
• Full UK driving licence (advantageous but not essential).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Rewarding opportunities to make a real impact on young people's lives.

If you are passionate about sport and want to use your skills to inspire, motivate, and support young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.