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Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Salary: £450 to £600 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Location: Hartlepool, County Durham
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 203447

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Summary

Sports Coach/Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision


Location: Hartlepool
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Pay: £88 - £115 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking to transfer your Sports Coaching experience into an education setting where you can make a meaningful difference in young people's lives?

We are seeking passionate, proactive, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with a background in Sports Coaching to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Hartlepool.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and have a lasting impact on their progress, confidence, and personal development.
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A well-established Alternative Provision supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream education


A well-established Alternative Provision supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream education
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Supports young people aged 11-19 with SEMH needs


Supports young people aged 11-19 with SEMH needs
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Opportunities available across different age groups, depending on your experience and preference


Opportunities available across different age groups, depending on your experience and preference
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A highly supportive Leadership Team and collaborative staff culture focused on delivering consistent, high-quality support


A highly supportive Leadership Team and collaborative staff culture focused on delivering consistent, high-quality support
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Provide 1:1 and small group support during lessons and throughout the school day


Provide 1:1 and small group support during lessons and throughout the school day
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Encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviour


Encourage engagement, participation, and positive behaviour
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Develop an understanding of individual learning styles and emotional needs


Develop an understanding of individual learning styles and emotional needs
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Work closely with class teachers and colleagues to implement tailored strategies


Work closely with class teachers and colleagues to implement tailored strategies
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Support pupils with varying levels of SEMH and behavioural needs


Support pupils with varying levels of SEMH and behavioural needs

Your coaching background will be invaluable in promoting teamwork, resilience, structure, and positive routines.
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Supporting Teaching & Learning or Childcare qualification (desirable)


Supporting Teaching & Learning or Childcare qualification (desirable)
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Experience working with children in UK schools


Experience working with children in UK schools
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Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff


Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
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Resilient, proactive, and positive approach


Resilient, proactive, and positive approach
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Right to Work in the UK


Right to Work in the UK
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Enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)


Enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
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Two professional references covering the last two years


Two professional references covering the last two years
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Access to local, long-term opportunities


Access to local, long-term opportunities
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Free CPD-certified training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date


Free CPD-certified training to keep your skills and knowledge up to date
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Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant


Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant
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Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements


Opportunities for day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements

If you're ready to use your coaching skills to inspire and support young people in an education setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV - the school is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

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