Full job descriptionSports Specialist SEN TA - CroydonAre you sports-minded, energetic and passionate about supporting young people with SEN?
Do you enjoy being active and want a role where no two days are the same?
Academics are urgently recruiting a Sports Specialist SEN TA to join a supportive specialist SEN school in Croydon.
Role: Sports Specialist SEN TA
Pay: £100 - £110 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time | Temp to Perm
Location: Croydon
The RoleThis is a highly active and hands-on SEN TA role, ideal for someone from a Sports, Coaching, PE, Fitness or Youth Work background who enjoys working with young people in Croydon.
You will support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them develop academically, socially and physically while encouraging confidence and independence.
A major part of the role involves practical Life Skills activities, so you won’t be sitting in a classroom all day. Activities can include:
*Sports, PE and physical activities

*Outdoor learning and community-based activities

*Shopping and money-handling skills

*Travel training and developing independence

*Health, fitness and wellbeing activities

*Supporting pupils with communication and social skills

*1:1 and small-group SEN support

Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for someone who is:
*Sporty, energetic and comfortable being active throughout the day

*Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN

*Confident building positive relationships with pupils

*Patient, resilient and enthusiastic

*Able to commit to a full-time role Monday to Friday

*A Sports/PE-related graduate or experienced coach would be ideal, although SEN experience is not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to use their sporting background and active personality to make a genuine difference to young people with additional needs.
Interested? Apply today or send your updated CV to Academics to be considered for an immediate trial in Croydon.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client’s pay policy.