We are looking to recruit Sports Science students or graduates to join our Team of Supply Teaching Assistants in Weston. We are working closely with Weston-Super-mare schools who are seeking Sports graduates or students with experience of working with young people as a Sports Coach OR in another capacity related to young people.

This type of work will be a great opportunity for Sports graduates or Sports Coaches to use their academic knowledge on motivation and experience of working with young people in an Education setting. You will have the opportunity to work on a 1:1 or group setting with young people with Special Educational needs and support their learning and emotional well-being.

The work will involve 1:1 intervention sessions as well as supporting pupils in class as a Teaching Assistant and sometimes as a Sports Coach. However, the role of a teaching assistant will not always or at all involve using sports or sports activities. The ability to use the skills of a Sports Coach i.e train, teach, coach and mentor are highly desirable by the schools. Schools expect that candidates will have good quality literacy skills and appropriate educational qualifications to be able to meet these high standards.

Must have:
-Sports Coach training or Degree in relation to Sports, Coaching, Sports Psychology.
-Be willing to perform duties that are not related to Sports only.
Benefits:
-Working within school hours: 0830-1530 (Or half days are possible).
-Flexible work. (We can offer you work around your other commitments, such child care, study, 2nd Job, hobbies, holidays).
Highly Desirable:
-Understanding and experience of supporting/teaching young people with Mental Health issues.
-Teaching Sports at after-school clubs

By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:

*Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent: Minimum 60 per day for Teaching assistants with sports background.
*More training and development 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
*A great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a generous reward
*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
*A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To join us and be successful in this exciting opportunity, you will need to:
** Have experience of working with children in any capacity
*Have experience with children.
*Will have confidence to support young people of both primary and secondary ages that need academic support as well as emotional and behavioural
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*Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
*Have a CV covering at least 10 years employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
*Have the legal right to work in the UK

To apply for this position, or hear more about the exciting opportunities we have here at Tradewind, please call the Bristol office on 01173017578, or Lottie.dullea@twrecruitment.com.

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.