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Are you a Sports Graduate with a passion for helping children develop both academically and socially? Step into a fulfilling role as a Teaching Assistant in Hackney, where you’ll work students aged 5-11 who display challenging behaviour. Your background in sports and coaching will be key in providing positive, structured support and helping to manage behaviour in and out of the classroom.
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Why Choose This Sports Graduate Role?
- One-year contract (November to July) with term-time only work.
- Competitive weekly salary ranging from £475 to £550, inclusive of Holiday Entitlement.
- Join a dedicated team in a school committed to supporting students with additional behavioural needs.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working with young learners, ideal for those considering future careers in education, coaching, or mentoring.
- Perfect opportunity to make a real impact by guiding students towards positive behaviour and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students aged 5-11 displaying challenging behaviour, helping them engage positively with school life.
- Use your sports and coaching background to provide structure and motivation, encouraging teamwork and discipline.
- Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviour, ensuring a focused and productive learning environment.
- Work closely with the pastoral and learning support teams to develop tailored behaviour strategies for individual students.
- Act as a positive role model, offering guidance and building trust with students in need of additional support.
What We’re Looking For:
- A Sports Graduate with experience in coaching or working with children, particularly those who display challenging behaviour.
- A bachelor’s degree from a top 50 UK University
- Confidence in managing behaviour and motivating young boys, with a genuine passion for being a role model.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, able to collaborate effectively with staff and independently support students.
- Experience in a school setting or with child-centred activities is essential.
- An Enhanced Child DBS is required to interview for this role.
Location: Hackney
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Start Date: Immediate start, with the position running until July 2025.
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Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Sports Graduate position in Hackney. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Sports Graduate role.
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