Sport Coach

SEN Teaching Assistant – Fleetwood Primary School
Ideal for candidates with a background in Sports Coaching or Youth Work
Location: Fleetwood | Position: Full-time | Start: ASAP

Are you a confident and enthusiastic individual with experience in Sports Coaching or Youth Work? Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and a desire to make a lasting impact in a primary school setting?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a well-regarded Primary School in Fleetwood, looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.

This role is particularly well-suited to someone with a sports coaching, youth work, or behaviour mentoring background, who can bring energy, structure, and positive behaviour support to the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and social/emotional needs

• Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management strategies

• Delivering targeted interventions, including movement-based and outdoor learning

• Encouraging pupil engagement and helping develop confidence and independence

• Acting as a positive role model both in and out of the classroom

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people in sports, youth work or mentoring roles

• Can remain calm and supportive under pressure

• Is physically active, energetic and able to engage pupils in structured activities

• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

• Holds (or is willing to apply for) an enhanced child workforce DBS

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive pay (paid weekly)

• Opportunities for progression and permanent contracts

• Access to free CPD including Team Teach and Safeguarding

• A dedicated consultant who will support your career every step of the way

If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEN and want to bring your coaching or youth work experience into the classroom, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to take the next step in your education career with Teaching Personnel.

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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