At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with SEMH needs in a 1:1 mentoring role.
- Company: Join Prospero Teaching, a global supply agency with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and free CPD training opportunities.
- Other info: Start in September and enjoy excellent career growth in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while using your sports coaching skills.
- Qualifications: Experience working with children and a positive, resilient attitude.
Are you looking to transfer your Sports Coaching experience to have a positive impact on young people's lives in an Education setting as a Teaching Assistant? If so, we want to hear from you today.
Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistants with a background in Sports Coaching to support the learning of pupils with SEMH in one of our inspirational Alternative Provision settings in Sunderland on a long-term basis, to start in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.
About the School:
- The role is based in an inspirational Alternative Provision in Sunderland which specialises in supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream School.
- The School supports pupils aged 11-19 with SEMH and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism.
- The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.
Pay, Hours and Contract:
- Pay - Between £ per hour
- Hours -
- Contract - Full-time
- Start Date - September 2026
- Location - Sunderland
About the Role:
- The role will involve working with pupils 1:1 in their lessons and around School to support their progress and engagement towards their learning.
- A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
- The School supports pupils with varying levels of SEMH and challenging behaviour. There are roles available to support pupils across this age range depending on the preference, experience and skill-set of the successful Candidate.
Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:
- A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
- Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
- An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
- A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
- 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 references that cover the last two years
About Prospero:
- Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
- We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.
If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!
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