SEN Teaching Assistant - Sports / Behaviour Support Background

Location: Droylsden
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until July (potential extension to end of academic year)
Pay: 14.50 per hour

Empowering Learning are working with a forward-thinking academy in Droylsden to recruit a strong, consistent SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with challenging behaviours.

This role would suit someone from a sport, coaching, mentoring, or physical activity background who is confident working with children who respond best to structure, routine, and positive role models.

• Providing 1:1 behaviour and engagement support for a pupil with additional needs

• Using sport, movement, and practical activities to support regulation and focus

• Supporting behaviour strategies set by the school and SEN team

• Helping the pupil develop confidence, resilience, and positive social behaviours

• Being a reliable, consistent presence in the child's school week

• Candidates with experience in sport, coaching, PE, youth work, mentoring, or care

• Individuals comfortable managing challenging behaviour in a calm and controlled way

• Those able to set clear boundaries while building positive relationships

• People looking for part-time, consistent work in a school setting

• Applicants seeking meaningful, hands-on work supporting young people

(This role is open to all applicants; applications are encouraged from candidates with relevant experience in behaviour support and physical activity.)

• 14.50 per hour

• Ongoing professional support and guidance

• Access to CPD and behaviour-management training

• A clear, structured role with consistent weekly days

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.