Sport Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working with a fantastic SEN School currently seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for Sport.

The special school located near to Southampton, offers a tailored educational programme with pupils aged 11-16 years with ASC & Additional Needs including SEMH
This will be ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young children with special educational needs and experienced in Sports Coaching with Leadership qualities.

We welcome applicants with the relevant sports experience and qualifications to work as a Sports Coach, which includes applicants with sports coaching badges and sports degrees.
The position may suit candidates who seek a career in PE Teaching & want to get experience before going into education-training and/or sports coaches who wish to further their skills.

Contract Details:

Location - Southampton, Hampshire
Position - PE Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Sports Teaching Assistant
Contract or position start date - ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration - Temporary to Permanent
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Temporary to Permanent
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary to Permanent
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - 104.70 per day
Hours - 8:45 am - 4:15pm

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

Drive and determination for pupil development while maintaining high expectations of achievement.
Empathy and caring nature while dealing with sensitive scenarios.
Be able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and parents.
Show adaptability and pro-activeness while under pressure.
Be confident to develop pupils socially, emotionally and behaviourally.
Experience working in a SEN environment along with a strong knowledge of SEND requirements.
Sports Coaching Experience / Level 2 Coaching Badges

To Be Eligible For This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

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
Full Drivers License and access to car

Other
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 in order to fill this vacancy.

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

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