SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background Ideal)
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SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background Ideal)
Full Time | Start ASAP (Subject to Vetting)
Are you a passionate and resilient individual with a background in sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or behaviour support? Do you have experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviours? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils within SEN and SEMH schools. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support both inside and outside the classroom.
The Role:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
- Encouraging engagement with learning and classroom activities.
- Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
- Acting as a positive role model and building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
- Supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Assisting teachers to create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
Ideal Candidate:
- Background in sports coaching, sports education, youth work, mentoring, behaviour support, or SEN support.
- Experience working with children or young people displaying challenging behaviours.
- Confident, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to achieve their potential.
What We Offer:
- Full-time ongoing opportunity within supportive SEN/SEMH settings.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Valuable experience within specialist education environments.
- The chance to have a lasting impact on young people's lives.
Start as soon as fully vetted.
If you're enthusiastic about using your sporting background, leadership skills, and positive attitude to support young people with additional needs, apply today! ⚽♂️
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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