SEND Sports Assistant
Northumberland
£13.68 per hour
Immediate Start
The School and Role
Are you passionate about inspiring young people through sport?
Do you enjoy creating fun, active, and engaging learning experiences?
Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people with additional needs?
We are currently seeking a SEND Sports Assistant to join our excellent supply team and work in SEND Schools across Northumberland. We support a wide range of schools throughout the area, ensuring we can match you with a setting that suits your strengths and interests.
As a SEND Sports Assistant, you will help deliver enjoyable and inclusive physical activities that encourage fitness, teamwork, and confidence among pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
The successful candidate will be energetic, reliable, and confident working with children and young people in school environments. Coaching experience and strong communication skills are essential. A DBS on the Update Service is required, or you must be willing to obtain one.
The Ideal SEND Sports Assistant Will Have:
Experience working with primary and/or secondary-aged pupils
Experience supporting pupils with SEND
A passion for helping SEND pupils progress through physical activity
Strong teamwork skills
The ability to build rapport quickly with students
Key personal qualities such as patience, empathy, and determination
What We Offer
Variety of experience – Work across different schools, age groups, and environments
Competitive pay – Great rates, paid reliably through PAYE
Flexible work options – Choose days and locations that suit your lifestyle
Work–life balance – Minimal planning and marking outside school hours
Try before you commit – Experience different settings before taking a long-term role
Ongoing development – Access regular CPD and training
Dedicated support – 24/7 help from your personal consultant
About Us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to supporting young people and the schools we work with. With branches nationwide, we are proud to be an employer of choice for high-quality educators.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
How to Apply
If you are a SEND Sports Assistant who can motivate, inspire, and engage learners—and you would enjoy the challenge of working in a rewarding SEND environment in Northumberland—we would love to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this and other opportunities, call us on (phone number removed).
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