Graduate Teaching Assistant

Position: Graduate Sports Coach
Location: Sutton
Contract Type: Temporary Rolling Contract
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and motivated Graduate Sports Coach to work in a dynamic SEN school in Sutton. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your sports coaching skills to make a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

About the Role:

• Work with children with a range of needs, helping to develop their confidence, teamwork, and physical abilities.
• Plan and deliver engaging sports activities tailored to individual and group needs.
• Support the wider school environment, contributing to positive behavioural and social development.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other support workers to provide holistic support for students.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A recent graduate with a background in sports coaching, physical education, or a related field.
• Experience (formal or informal) working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, is desirable.
• A confident and energetic personality with excellent communication skills.
• Adaptable and patient, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to gain valuable experience in an SEN educational setting.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A supportive network of colleagues and mentors.
• Potential for a longer-term career pathway in education or coaching.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website 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 undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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 Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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