SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Ideal for Sports Graduates

Are you a recent sports graduate looking to make a real impact beyond the pitch? We’re recruiting enthusiastic, resilient and motivated individuals to work as Teaching Assistants in specialist school settings, including SEN (Special Educational Needs), SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), Alternative Provision and PRUs (Pupil Referral Units).

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your coaching, teamwork and leadership skills to support young people who need positive role models and consistent encouragement to succeed.

The Role:

• Supporting students with additional needs in and out of the classroom

• Delivering structured physical activities and engagement sessions

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation

• Building strong, professional relationships with students and staff

• Assisting teachers with learning support and classroom management

We’re looking for:

• A degree in Sports, Coaching, Physical Education or a related field

• Experience working with young people (coaching, mentoring, tutoring or similar)

• Resilience, patience and strong communication skills

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable students

Why apply?

• Make a meaningful difference every day

• Gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work or pastoral roles

• Develop behaviour management and SEN experience

• Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development

If you’re ready to channel your energy and leadership into changing young lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey in education.