Sports Based Teaching Assistant
24 days ago
London
Sports-Based Teaching Assistant (SEN) Hackney / Islington £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience) Full-time | Immediate start Are you from a sports, coaching, or fitness background and looking to make a real impact in a school setting? We are currently recruiting for a Sports-Based Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive and inclusive primary/secondary school in Hackney / Islington. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for working with young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The Role: • Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, • Working with children with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and behavioural needs, • Using sport and physical activity as a tool to engage and motivate students, • Assisting the class teacher with behaviour management and lesson support, • Promoting positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional regulation, • Supporting both inside the classroom and during outdoor/PE sessions The Ideal Candidate:, • Background in sports, coaching, personal training, or fitness, • Experience working with children or young people (school, coaching, mentoring, etc.), • Strong behaviour management and ability to build rapport, • Energetic, resilient, and confident in managing challenging behaviour, • Passionate about supporting students with SEN and SEMH needs, • A team player with a proactive attitude Requirements:, • Minimum 6 months experience working with children or young people, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain one), • Right to work in the UK, • Good level of spoken English Why Apply?, • Excellent opportunity to gain hands-on SEN experience, • Ideal stepping stone into teaching, psychology, or youth work, • Supportive school environment with ongoing training, • Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives