Sports Specialist Teaching Assistant/ Cover Supervisor Are you highly motivated and a driven Teaching Assistant/ Cover Supervisor with a passion for sport? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a dedicated Sports Specialist Teaching Assistant/ Cover Supervisor to join a "Good" Alternative Provision Secondary School within Blackburn starting as soon as possible. The Alternative Provision School caters for 11- to 16-year-olds who have found it difficult to achieve in a mainstream setting. This is a full time, long term role. Helping to deliver and support PE and Outdoor Education throughout the Secondary Alternative Provision, coaching and delivery experience is required as well as Covering Supervisor work and Teaching Assistant Work. As a Sports Specialist Teaching Assistant/ Cover Supervisor your job will be supporting and delivering sport across KS3 to KS4 by working with small groups of pupils to enhance their learning and academic development. Your role will involve supporting and teaching pupils within this "Good" Secondary Alternative Provision experience is essential and a patient and determined character is needed. The ideal candidate will have experience both within delivering and supporting within PE ideally qualified to Level 3. We are looking for: Someone who has ideally, have experience delivering and supporting within PE and ideally qualified to Level 3. You must also have a passion for working with Secondary aged pupils and be dedicated to making a positive impact on their learning and development. As per Department for Education (DfE) guidelines you will need to be able to provide full identification copies and reference details from the relevant experience you have previously gained in this or a similar setting. Excellent communication and behaviour management techniques Teaching Assistant Level or Degree Qualified Confidence in dealing with challenging behaviour. Experience with supporting challenging behaviour. Be able to confidently work as part of the team and independently. Essentials: This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained. You must have the legal right to work in the UK. The Secondary School is based in Preston with close motorway links and easily accessible with public transport and additionally if you are driving has free car parking. The school benefits you will gain valuable experience in a new and exciting environment and be part of a dedicated team of staff. There will be the opportunity to study towards further qualifications and training. Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this great position as a Teaching Assistant teacher in Blackburn Or for more information about the role, contact Christina on (phone number removed) or (url removed)