Sports Graduate Opportunity – SEN Support Role in Schools | Black Country | September Start
Location: Schools Across the Black Country
️ Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Role: SEN Support Worker | Teaching Assistant | Sports Graduate Welcome
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates – Excellent Progression Opportunities
Are you a recent Sports Graduate looking to kick-start your career in education? Do you want to make a real impact supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This is your chance to join schools in the Black Country this September, using your skills in teamwork, communication, and leadership to help SEN pupils thrive.
We know that sports graduates possess transferable skills like patience, resilience, motivation, and adaptability — qualities that make you natural leaders and effective mentors in SEN classrooms. Schools love how sports grads bring energy and fresh approaches to engaging students with additional needs.
Role Responsibilities:
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Supporting children with SEN in mainstream and specialist school settings
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Assisting with personalised learning plans and behavioural support
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Using your communication and teamwork skills to foster positive relationships
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Encouraging physical activity and wellbeing initiatives tailored to individual needs
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Helping create inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments
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Collaborating closely with teaching staff and SEN coordinators
✅ What We’re Looking For:
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Recent graduate in Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, or related degree
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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A passion for working with children and young people, especially those with SEN
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Ability to stay calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
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Willingness to learn and develop skills in SEN support and education
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and availability for term-time work
Why Sports Graduates Excel in SEN Roles:
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You’re experienced in motivating individuals and teams
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You understand the importance of physical and mental wellbeing
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You bring a positive mindset and leadership skills
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Your adaptability and resilience help you support diverse learning needs
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You have experience managing behaviour and encouraging participation
We Offer:
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Immediate interviews and placements in Black Country schools
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Training and professional development in SEN and education support
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Friendly recruitment consultants with education sector knowledge
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Flexible term-time contracts ideal for graduates
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Opportunities to grow into teaching or specialist SEN roles
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Apply Today!
Send your CV to secure your September start SEN support role in schools across the Black Country. Make a difference with your sports background!
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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