The role of a Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach involves working within the classroom with a dedicated behavioural support team providing learning support to students in a variety of SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health and EBD (Emotional, Behavioural difficulties) Schools and settings in the Blackpool area.

In this role you will encourage and engage with young people who are disengaged from education in either groups or on a 1:1 basis, this will either be through a variety of sports or within classroom-based learning.

This can work around your personal circumstances, for example alongside your studies, another job or on a full-time basis.

All of the schools that Vision for Education work with are dedicated to offering the best possible learning experience tailored to each students’ individual needs. The schools cater for children with special education needs and has the best teams and technology to help children adapt and grow into adult life.

• Have a minimum of 20 days experience in one relevant setting i.e. school, youth centre, sports coaching, residential setting, respite centre
• A reference to cover a 6 week period (this does not have to be full time) experience on a relevant setting as above
• Previous experience of working with behaviours that challenge is highly desirable
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or the willingness to apply for one
• The ability to work on initiative and proactively
• The desire to work with young people with special educational needs
• Own transport is highly desirable or close links to public transport
• Available Monday to Friday

• Have a minimum of 20 days experience in one relevant setting i.e. school, youth centre, sports coaching, residential setting, respite centre

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.