Sports Teaching Assistant

Summary:

Sports Teaching Assistant role in a supportive school environment with a focus on student development.

About the School:

A school dedicated to providing individualised support for students with special educational needs and mental health challenges. It fosters a positive, inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally.

The Opportunity:

As a Sports Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in using sport as a tool for student engagement and development. You will support students through structured physical activity and help them build confidence, teamwork, and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students through structured sports and physical activity sessions
• Plan and deliver outcome-focused sports programmes
• Assist students during periods of dysregulation and promote emotional regulation
• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to monitor and support student progress
• Develop sporting opportunities within the school and local community
• Act as a consistent and positive role model for students
• Contribute to enrichment programmes and extracurricular activities
• Support the development and delivery of sports curriculum and activities

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Passion for sport and working with young people
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
• Confidence supporting students with special educational needs and mental health challenges
• Proactive, organised, and willing to take initiative
• Team player who contributes positively to the school community

Preferred

• Experience in education, coaching, or youth work
• Experience with safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Knowledge of sports curriculum and activity planning
• Experience in delivering one-to-one and small group interventions

Compensation & Benefits:

• Additional leave and enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Casual dress and free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme and on-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme and access to a range of benefits