Behaviour Support & Sports Coach

£92.63 - 92.63 per day + Additional Benefits

Newport

Temporary | Full Time

24/09/2026

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We are seeking a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to pupil with additional learning needs within a specialist SEN setting.

This is a rewarding role which involves working closely with a student who requires consistent, patient, and nurturing support to help them engage positively with learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 support to a student with additional behavioural needs
• Build a positive and professional relationship based on trust and consistency
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Use sports, physical activities, and students interests to engage and motivate learning
• Work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to support student progress

• Sports coaches, PE graduates, athletes, personal trainers or individuals with mentoring experience
• Interest in sports (football, basketball, rugby, netball, tennis etc)
• Activity-lead
• A resilient, patient and positive attitude
• Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Over the age of 18
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the update service(Teaching Personnel will help you obtain this!)
• Level 2 Safeguarding training (provided)
• At least two professional references covering a 24-month period

(Don’t worry, Teaching Personnel will guide and support you through the process)

• Competitive weekly pay
• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant
• Ongoing free upskill courses

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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