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Location: Specialist Schools, BrightonContract: Full-Time and Part-Time roles availableSalary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sports Coach to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at our Specialist Schools in Brighton. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering tailored physical activity sessions that support the individual needs and abilities of our students, encouraging them to develop confidence, teamwork, and motor skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities:
- Delivering engaging and adapted sports sessions for SEN students, ensuring activities are accessible and enjoyable for all abilities.
- Supporting the development of students' physical, social, and emotional skills through sport.
- Creating a positive, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where students feel motivated and encouraged.
- Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to develop personalised programmes that meet the specific needs of each student.
- Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback on students' development in physical activity.
- Maintaining a safe and organised environment during sessions, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Encouraging active participation, fostering teamwork, and building students' confidence.
Contract Details
- Location - Brighton and surrounding areas
- Position - Sports Coach/ Support Assistant
- Type of work - Learning Support Assistant
- Contract or position start date - ASAP
- Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
- Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temp to Perm
- Full time/part time - Full time/Part-time
- Minimum rate of pay - £13.09 Per hour
- Hours - 8:30 - 16.00
Experience, Training and Qualifications
- GCSE's or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year working with children
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
Eligibility
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
- Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
- In-house Training and Development Team
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.
