Dear Prospective candidate Many thanks for your interest in the role of higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) Sports Coash at Bishopswood School. Would you like to join our happy and caring school where teaching and therapies combine to support the development of each child? We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and creative teaching assistants to join our team. Bishopswood is a special school in South Oxfordshire (Berkshire border) that provides specialist education for children aged 2—16 years with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs, including those children with ASD. Holding an inclusive ethos, Bishopswood endeavours to provide specialist provision alongside its co-located mainstream partners across two sites. Primary Provision - Sonning Common Primary School, Sonning Common Secondary Provision - Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge School, Sonning Common Main purpose To lead and deliver an adapted and inclusive physical education and sports programme for pupils with severe to moderate learning difficulties. The HLTA Sports Coach will support the development of physical skills, wellbeing, and social interaction, while integrating therapy targets and curriculum objectives. The role includes leading school sports initiatives and developing staff confidence and skill in delivering adapted physical education. We would like to hear from you if You have good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Math’s is desirable) You have the ability to work with a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs You are a team player who can build good working relationships with colleagues You are flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient, with a good sense of humour You are committed to ongoing personal development You have high aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people What can we offer you The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people. Opportunities for development and career progression Induction programme and ongoing CPD and training · A range of staff benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and a workplace pension scheme (LGPS) Free eye test for DSE users Free flu vaccinations Free tea and coffee Refer a friend bonus (up to £500) A positive and friendly working environment