SEND Teaching Assistant/Sport Coach
Location: Sheffield
Salary: Up to £475 (dependent on experience)
Type: Full-time
About the School
Connex Education is working with a Trust that has a SEND school in Sheffield for students aged 7 to 16 years with Autism. The school fosters a culture of kindness, care, and self-belief, creating an immersive environment where students take ownership of their learning. Prioritizing student happiness, they adapt teaching to keep learners engaged, often without them realizing it. By ensuring a safe, stimulating space, our play-based, challenge-driven approach supports every student’s development.
Assignment Details
In this role, you will work with students aged 7-16. Responsibilities include providing learning support on a 1:1 or small group basis, monitoring student progress, and assisting teachers in an inclusive classroom environment. A sports background is beneficial as you will support teachers with various activities.
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 be 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 or call Frances on 0114 553 1980.
Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including 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 dependent on experience and qualification.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
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