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Sports Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

South Croydon, Surrey CR2 0JT, England

Salary

£18,000 - £21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A large and successful school in Croydon is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Sports Specialist to join their team starting January 2025.
  • The role involves working with students aged 11 to 14 with SEMH, EBD, and challenging behavior, focusing on personalized and creative learning.
  • Candidates must have experience supporting young people with special needs and a basic knowledge and love for sports.
  • The position requires collaboration with teachers to provide a safe environment and support students' physical and emotional needs.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants should have prior experience in a school or child-related setting.

The large and successful school based in Croydon are looking for Teaching Assistant/Sports Specialist to join them 5 days a week, as soon as possible (in January 2025).

The school cater for students from 11 to 14 years old with SEMH, EBD and Challenging Behaviour. The school and staff aim to give their pupils the skills to move forward into mainstream education, the curriculum is highly personalised and creative, they aim to develop pupil voice throughout all the activities and lessons.

The school are looking for a Sports Specialist, you will be working in the PE department with a range of ages and needs. It is important that you not only have experience working with challenging behaviour but also have a basic knowledge and love for Sports.

Key Responsibilities:

· Assisting within the PE Department.

· Collaborating with teachers and other staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students.

· Assisting with communication needs and promoting positive behaviour.

· Supporting students with physical and emotional needs.

Essential requirements:

· Experience supporting young people with special needs, SEMH / EBD.

· Previous support work, TA or LSA work within a school or other child related experience.

· Enthusiastic, positive and friendly approach.

· A caring and professional manner, willing to support with the personal care of pupils.

· Must have legal right to work in the UK.

For more information on the school location and role, please contact Lowri at Tradewind today on (option 3 for SEND) or email me on and I will welcome your enquiries.

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