Sporty LSA

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist SEND Primary School in the Haywards Heath area to recruit a Child Support Leader. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism through sport and practical activities, building positive relationships and assisting with learning both academically and socially.

From football and PE backgrounds to youth work or teaching assistance, candidates who are active, approachable and enthusiastic about working with young people will be well-suited.

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged pupils with Autism is desirable.
• DBS check required (enhanced) and safeguarding training recommended.
• Backgrounds in sports coaching, PE, youth work or teaching assistants are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Work with pupils with Autism to support learning and social development.
• Build strong relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Support learning and classroom engagement throughout the day.
• Engage pupils during breaks, including football on the 4G pitch.
• Use sport to engage and motivate pupils and support communication.
• Assist teachers and SEND professionals for consistent support.

Skills

1:1 and small-group support

Autism experience desirable

Sports & physical activity

Engagement and rapport building

Positive behaviour support

Job description

Child Support Leader – SEND Primary School | Haywards Heath

Are you passionate about sport and looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a school setting?

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist SEND Primary School in the Haywards Heath area who are seeking energetic, sporty and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as a Child Support Leader.

The school supports primary-aged pupils with Autism and additional needs and is particularly looking for individuals who can use their passion for sport and physical activity to build positive relationships with the boys at the school.

Whether your background is in football, coaching, fitness, PE, youth work or another sport, your ability to engage, motivate and become a positive role model for young people could make you a fantastic fit for this position.

As a Child Support Leader, you will work closely with pupils throughout the school day, supporting them both academically and socially.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on both a 1:1 and small-group basis

• Working closely with primary-aged pupils with Autism

• Building strong, trusting relationships and becoming a positive role model

• Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom engagement

• Getting involved during break and lunch times – including playing football with pupils on the school's 4G pitch!

• Using sport and physical activity as a way to engage and motivate pupils

• Supporting pupils with their communication, confidence and social development

• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils regulate their emotions

• Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals to provide consistent support

Location: Haywards Heath
Pay: £92.63 per day
Contract: Temp to Perm
Availability: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Experience: Autism experience desirable
Interests/Hobbies: Sports & physical activity
DBS: Child-Only Enhanced DBS required

You don't necessarily need to come from a traditional classroom background. We're interested in hearing from sports coaches, football coaches, PE graduates, youth workers, teaching assistants, support workers and individuals with a genuine passion for working with young people.

If you're active, resilient, approachable and enthusiastic and can use your passion for sport to build rapport with young people, this could be an excellent opportunity to begin or develop your career within SEND education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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