Location:Northumberland
Contract:Temporary (Opportunity to go perm)
Hours:Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:15 pm)
Are you a sports coach looking to make a difference in an educational setting?
Teaching Personnel are seeking a passionate, compassionate, and energetic individual to join the team as a Teaching Assistant. Your experience in coaching and motivating young people will be invaluable in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
* Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, adapting teaching methods as needed.
* Foster positive relationships, encourage motivation, and build self-confidence in students.
* Use sports coaching techniques to support focus, teamwork, and physical coordination among students.
* Collaborate with teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and track student progress.
* Assist in behavior management by employing strategies from your sports coaching experience, creating a calm and focused learning atmosphere.
* Support students in developing resilience, patience, and perseverance through structured activities and learning exercises.
* Communication Skills: As a coach, you’re used to giving clear instructions and feedback. These skills will be crucial when working with students who may need extra guidance and encouragement.
* Adaptability: Experience adapting training to meet various skill levels in sports is easily transferable to supporting students with diverse learning needs.
* Behavior Management: Your experience in maintaining discipline and focus on the field will help you create a positive, respectful learning environment in the classroom.
* Teamwork: Just like on the field, teamwork in the classroom is essential.
* Previous experience as a sports coach or sports-related role.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children.
* An enhanced child DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in the position, please apply by attaching a copy of your CV!
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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