Job Description:

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant – SEND School

Location: Brentwood, Essex
Job Title: Sports Coach / SEND Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about sports and making a difference in young people's lives?

TeacherActive is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEND school in Brentwood, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in sports coaching, physical education, youth work or supporting children with additional needs who wants to make a positive impact in a rewarding school environment.

The successful candidate will support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and learning difficulties.

The school is looking for a positive role model who can use sport, physical activity and teamwork to build pupils' confidence, encourage positive behaviour and support their social and emotional development.

The Role

• Deliver and support engaging sports, PE and physical activities tailored to pupils' individual needs.

• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide classroom assistance.

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

• Use sports and physical activities to promote teamwork, communication and emotional regulation.

• Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management strategies.

• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and social skills.

• Create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

• Support pupils with their individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work, education or SEND settings.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• An understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH or challenging behaviour would be advantageous.

• Confident, enthusiastic and able to act as a positive role model.

• Patient, resilient and adaptable when supporting pupils with varying needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Sports coaching qualifications or relevant experience would be desirable.

• A willingness to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong sports coaching or youth work experience.

In Return, You Can Expect

• Full training and ongoing professional development.

• A supportive school environment with experienced staff.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in education and SEND.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on children's lives.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges coming out of your hard-earned pay.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Apply Now!

If you have a passion for sport, enjoy working with young people and want to make a genuine difference in a SEND school, we would love to hear from you!

Click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.