Teaching Assistant Sports Background

Job Description

SPORTS GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTBARGOED/CAERPHILLYDid you graduate from a Sports Course this yearHave you coached or led sessions with young peopleAre you thinking about a future PE PGCEIf so, I am currently looking for a Sporty individuals to work on a one-to-one basis in a Secondary school in Bargoed.The school have specified the need for a Teaching Assistant that has a background in Sport as you will mainly be working with a young person that has a passion for sports and this can be used to deescalate challenging situations and keep them engaged.It is also an advantage that the successful individuals can also support with extracurricular sporting activities when they resume in the new year. The successful Teaching Assistant will be supporting on a 1:1 and small group basis with young people withbehavioural difficulties. The varying needs of the pupils include ADHD and Social & Emotional Mental Health. The challenges with education and other pupils in social situations mean you will act as a support function and role model to these young pupils.The school have expressed that these roles in the past have had success with sports graduates due to the nature of the transferable skills. As a Sports Coach you will need to be able to think on your feet and deal with multiple situations as they may arise& the same thing applies in a classroom environment. The ability to be able to spread your attention to the class whilst also focusing on your own 1:1 pupil is a skills that is transferable from a Coaching setting and work particularly well within the schoolsbehaviour base.Teaching Personnel are looking to meet with individuals that have a proactive outlook on education and the benefits of supporting people around them.For the right candidate Teaching Personnel can offer you;Excellent Rates of Pay, Up to £70per day with no agency feesCareer Progression and DevelopmentA Dedicated team of recruiters to support your application processIntroductory Trial days into the schoolExcellent experience if you want to become a teacherThe possibilities to Coach your own schools sports teams£50 refer a friend bonusunlimited referrals As the school are looking to move fast on these positions in order to get the right candidates in place for January, they are looking to set up a potential meeting before the Christmas break. Please send across a CV through the link provided and you willbe contacted by one of our supportive Secondary Team to discuss your registration further.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see faqs for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and BarringService (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please see privacy-notice