Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach - January Start

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

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Darlington seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The role involves working closely with class teachers, developing positive relationships with pupils, and adapting to various learning styles. The position is full-time, offering competitive pay between £87 and £115 per day. Candidates should have experience working with children, a relevant qualification, and possess a proactive nature. Apply ASAP as the position starts immediately.

Benefits

Free CPD Certified Training

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' progress and engagement both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Work closely alongside class teachers to meet the varying needs of pupils.
• Establish rapport with pupils to promote a positive learning environment.

Skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience working with children

Resilience

Proactive nature

Understanding of SEMH needs

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

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

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a background in Sports Coaching to support the learning of pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provision settings in Darlington to start ASAP on a full-time and long-term basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the School

• The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Darlington 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 years 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 - Darlington

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 a 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 that cover 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 are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!