Teaching Assistant (Sports Coach Background)
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.04 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Blyth, Northumberland |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 184606 |
Summary
AK Teaching, a leading education recruitment agency, is seeking dedicated Sports Coaches to work within SEND schools, supporting pupils with challenging behaviors and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role extends beyond sports coaching to encompass essential classroom support, fostering a holistic learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs, focusing on behavior management and emotional support alongside sports activities.
Provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs, focusing on behavior management and emotional support alongside sports activities.
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Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver inclusive and engaging lessons that cater to individual requirements.
Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver inclusive and engaging lessons that cater to individual requirements.
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Actively participate in classroom activities, offering assistance and guidance as needed.
Actively participate in classroom activities, offering assistance and guidance as needed.
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Foster positive relationships with students, empowering them through sports and education.
Foster positive relationships with students, empowering them through sports and education.
Requirements:
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Proven experience working with challenging behaviors and SEMH needs, preferably in an educational setting.
Proven experience working with challenging behaviors and SEMH needs, preferably in an educational setting.
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Prior school-based experience, showcasing a strong understanding of classroom dynamics and support structures.
Prior school-based experience, showcasing a strong understanding of classroom dynamics and support structures.
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Possession of an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
Possession of an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
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Flexibility and willingness to work with a wide range of ages, adapting coaching methods to suit different learning styles.
Flexibility and willingness to work with a wide range of ages, adapting coaching methods to suit different learning styles.
Schedule and Benefits:
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Full-time position: Monday to Friday with no weekend work, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Full-time position: Monday to Friday with no weekend work, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
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Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
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Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the education sector.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the education sector.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse needs and possess the necessary experience and qualifications, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience via AK Teaching.
Join our team and contribute to creating a supportive educational environment that empowers every student to thrive. Apply today to be part of this rewarding opportunity!
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs, focusing on behavior management and emotional support alongside sports activities.
Provide tailored support to pupils with diverse needs, focusing on behavior management and emotional support alongside sports activities.
-
Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver inclusive and engaging lessons that cater to individual requirements.
Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver inclusive and engaging lessons that cater to individual requirements.
-
Actively participate in classroom activities, offering assistance and guidance as needed.
Actively participate in classroom activities, offering assistance and guidance as needed.
-
Foster positive relationships with students, empowering them through sports and education.
Foster positive relationships with students, empowering them through sports and education.
Requirements:
-
Proven experience working with challenging behaviors and SEMH needs, preferably in an educational setting.
Proven experience working with challenging behaviors and SEMH needs, preferably in an educational setting.
-
Prior school-based experience, showcasing a strong understanding of classroom dynamics and support structures.
Prior school-based experience, showcasing a strong understanding of classroom dynamics and support structures.
-
Possession of an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
Possession of an enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
-
Flexibility and willingness to work with a wide range of ages, adapting coaching methods to suit different learning styles.
Flexibility and willingness to work with a wide range of ages, adapting coaching methods to suit different learning styles.
Schedule and Benefits:
-
Full-time position: Monday to Friday with no weekend work, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
Full-time position: Monday to Friday with no weekend work, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
-
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
-
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the education sector.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the education sector.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with diverse needs and possess the necessary experience and qualifications, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience via AK Teaching.
Join our team and contribute to creating a supportive educational environment that empowers every student to thrive. Apply today to be part of this rewarding opportunity!