Sports Teaching Assistant

Position: Sports Teaching Assistant
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2024
Employment Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: £80-£90 per day

Are you passionate about sports and education? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are looking for a dedicated Sports Teaching Assistant to join our team in Eastleigh, Hampshire, starting in September 2024. Our SEMH schools provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Sports Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles among our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs in physical education activities.
• Encouraging and motivating students to participate in sports and physical activities.
• Supervising and ensuring the safety of students during sports sessions.
• Helping to organise and manage school sports events and competitions.
• Providing one-on-one or small group support to students as needed.
• Collaborating with other staff members to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for sports and physical education.
• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in an educational setting.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and strategies to support students effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Relevant qualifications in sports coaching, physical education, or a related field (desirable but not essential).

TimePlan Education is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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