Teaching Assistants & Sports Coaches
Location: ST7 3EL
Start Date: September
Positions: x4
ASD School is seeking passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants and Sports Coaches to join our team in September. Our school is a specialist setting supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to students' needs
* Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions for students with ASD
* Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
* Assist in developing students' communication, social, and emotional skills
* Encourage participation in sports and physical activities (for sports coach roles)
* Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents
Must-Have Skills
* GCSEs A-C (or equivalent) in Maths and English
* Experience working with children or young people (preferably in an educational or care setting)
* Patience, empathy, and strong behaviour management skills
* Good communication and teamwork abilities
Good-to-Have Skills
* Experience supporting children with ASD or other SEN
* Knowledge of behaviour de-escalation strategies
* Experience leading sports, PE activities, or after-school clubs
Nice-to-Have Skills
* Relevant qualifications in Supporting Teaching & Learning (e.g. Level 2/3 TA)
* First Aid or Team Teach training
* Experience working in specialist schools
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