Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach - January Start

senploy; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education support agency is seeking a Sports Coach to support young people's learning in an Alternative Provision in Ashington. This full-time role involves working with pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, focusing on varying levels of SEMH and challenging behavior. Candidates should have a relevant teaching or childcare qualification, experience working with children in the UK, and must be able to build positive relationships. Immediate start available with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Develop understanding of pupils' needs and learning styles.
• Collaborate with teachers to establish support strategies.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactive and positive nature

Resilience

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based qualification

Job description

Are you looking to transfer your Sports Coaching experience to have a positive impact on young people's lives in an Education setting? If so, we want to hear from you today!

About the School

• The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Ashington which specialises in supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream school.
• The School supports pupils aged 4‑19 with SEMH and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay – Between £87‑115 per day
• Hours – 08.30‑16.00
• Contract – Full‑time
• Start Date – ASAP
• Location – Ashington

About the Role

• The role will involve working with pupils both 1:1 and in small groups in their lessons and around school to support their progress and engagement towards their learning.
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside class teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH and challenging behaviour, aged 4‑19 on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. There are roles available to support pupils across this age‑range depending on the preference, experience and skill‑set of the successful candidate.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare‑based qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive and positive nature
• Hold right to work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child‑barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years

About Prospero

• Prospero Teaching is a supply agency that has branches across the world. We provide day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term cover.
• We also offer a range of free CPD certified training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the school is looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!

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