SEND Teaching Assistant/Sport Coach Stockton-On-Tees £500 Full-time About the role Connex Education is working with a partnered pupil referral unit in Stockton-on-Tees who are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant with a sport background to work full- time with the possibility of being long term. About the school The alternative provision itself caters for pupils with a range of needs including SEMH, ADHD, Attachment and Behaviour issues. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting KS 3 and 4 Students within the classroom and in sporting activities All staff at the school aim to provide pupils with a nurturing and engaging learning environment. They are looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is hard working, resilient and who wants to make a difference to pupils education by supporting them. Assignment Details Whilst in this role you will work with students aged 11-16. Duties will involve providing learning support on a 1:1 or small group basis, implementing personalised learning programs, monitoring student progress, and assisting teachers in an inclusive classroom environment. A sport background is essential in this role as it will involve supporting in sport/PE lessons. Benefits of working with Connex Education Competitive daily rate. PAYE paid weekly. Free access to our SEND Toolkit skills development package comprising over 19 courses. Funded formal qualifications, from Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL. Career progression via our Care to Classroom setting conversion course. Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom. Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities. Person Specification Experience working with children with SEND/SEMH conditions. Knowledge of child development and learning needs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must hold a DBS on update service or willing to apply for one. Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Flexibility and willingness to adapt lessons as needed. Good organization and multitasking abilities If you are interested, or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today. Protected characteristics statement All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Pay rate is dependant on experience and qualification Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business