Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant – SEN Schools
Full-Time | 8:30am – 3:30pm
We are looking for a caring and dedicated Sports coach / Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. You will be supporting a child with ADHD, ASD, and emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them feel confident, supported, and engaged in their learning.
Your Role
* Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to SEN pupils.
* Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and positive behaviour.
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
* Adapt activities and learning support to suit individual needs and abilities.
* Promote teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
* Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.
About You
You’re energetic, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children who need a little extra support.
Essential
* Experience working with children or young people.
* A positive, caring, and motivational approach.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* A commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.
* First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (or willingness to obtain).
* Willingness to provide or apply for a DBS certificate.
Desirable
* Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
* A full UK driving licence and access to transport.
What we offer
* Dedecated recruitment consultant
* Online free CPD training
* Growth and experience
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a supportive team where no two days are the same. This role offers the chance to make a real difference—helping pupils succeed in the classroom, on the playground, and beyond.
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about sport, education, and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV.
*If you apply without a cv this will be unconsidered*
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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