Sports coach / teaching assistant

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant

Location: Maldon

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GBP 23,000 per annum

Are you a passionate Sports Coach looking to inspire and motivate young people?

Do you have experience supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you looking for a rewarding permanent role where you can make a positive impact both inside and outside the classroom?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH secondary school in Maldon, Essex, to recruit a dedicated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant. The school provides a supportive and structured environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and independence, with a strong focus on wellbeing and positive outcomes.

The school is looking to appoint a permanent Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant on a full:time basis. The successful Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant will support students aged 11:16 with SEMH needs, delivering engaging sports activities, promoting positive behaviour, and providing classroom support to help students access learning and achieve their full potential.

The successful Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant will have:

. Experience working with children or young people in a coaching, mentoring or educational setting

. A recognised sports coaching qualification or relevant experience

. Experience supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

. Strong behaviour management and relationship:building skills

. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

. A positive, resilient and proactive approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

. Competitive salary of GBP 23,000 per annum

. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

. Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team

. Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young peoples lives

. Permanent, full:time employment within a specialist SEMH setting

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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