We are looking for someone who can work with children who require a specialist and creative approach to learning and behaviour support through arts, sports or drama etc.
About the role
Sports and Arts Therapy Assistant
Location: Irlam
Salary: £475 - £500 weekly dependant on experience and qualifications.
The School and Role
Outstanding Sports and Arts Therapy Assistant required for Irlam!
We are looking for a Sports and Arts Therapy Assistant to support children with complex needs who are currently in a mainstream primary school setting.
This role is ideal for someone who can use arts, drama, or sports-based approaches to positively engage pupils and help them regulate their emotions and redirect them into a positive mindset and get back on track with their learning.
Requirements
The requested skillset the desired Early Years Teaching Assistant you will require;
- Work with children who require a specialist and creative approach to learning and behaviour support
- Use arts, drama, movement, or sports activities to help diffuse situations and redirect behaviour
- Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement in the classroom
- Build positive relationships with children who may struggle with traditional classroom approaches
What we offer
As a Sports and Arts Therapy Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are an Sports and Arts Therapy Assistant and can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Diane on 0161 273 7475.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
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