Are you keen to be a positive role model to children from disadvantaged backgrounds?

Individuals from Sports backgrounds get on really well in alternative provisions where a positive working relationship is key.

On behalf of a school in the Hull area Tradewind Recruitment are in the market for sporty individuals that have an interest in working in schools with disengaged students. You would be joining a team of highly skilled and passionate practitioners to best provide support to learners with additional needs and SEMH. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students and ensure that they achieve their academic potential and help build character and confidence.

The School aim to be an inspirational Centre of Excellence to support even the most vulnerable and challenging pupils to re-engage with learning. Whilst developing the skills and mental attitude to life and education that will enable them to fulfil their potential. Providing an alternative to mainstream education the atmosphere is different and runs at a much more individualised pace.

The role of the sports Teaching Assistant will be to actively encourage young people to develop high levels of social interaction and independence, including participation in trips and visits, whilst preparing them for the next stage in their education or life. Therefore the ideal candidate will have:
*a background of working groups of children to engage in a given task
*The confidence to set boundaries whilst ensuring students have the freedom to learn
*A background in emotional coaching and confidence building
*The ability to find common ground and develop positive working relationships
*Provide academic support to learners

Whilst experience working within a similar role would be ideal it is not essential due to the varied background of the learners. Working with students with SEMH we appreciate the new perspectives that individuals from outside education bring to settings like this. The staff team has a variety of industry and educational experience and are always on hand to offer support and guidance to new members of staff.

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:
* We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
* We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
* Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
* Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
* Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
* Online Portal for your time-sheets and log your availability
* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To apply for this role you MUST have;
*experience of working with children aged 10-16
*previous experience of working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds
*10 Year work history where possible and be able to explain any employment breaks

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.

If you are a passionate about working within educational settings and a background in sports please apply today, or call Adam Hammond on 01482 488068 for more information.

Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.

Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer.