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SEN TA / Martial Arts Coach
Full Time
Location: B24
Pay: £90 - £120 Per day (Based on experience)

Contract – Full time opportunity Monday– Friday until end of academic year.
Smile Education is proud to be supporting a lively and exciting Sixth Form and College setting that is seeking passionate support staff to join their amazing team. This fantastic provision, located just 30 seconds from train links, offers a supportive and energetic environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant or experienced Martial Arts Coach to work with learners with additional needs, delivering engaging and structured support that promotes both academic progress and personal development. The role is suitable for individuals with experience supporting students with Autism and other complex needs, who are committed to making a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

The Role

• Provide engaging, structured support tailored to students with a range of additional needs.
• Support personalised learning programmes in line with EHCPs.
• Create a safe, supportive and structured learning environment that promotes positive behaviour.
• Support students’ academic progress, independence and life skills development.
• Use differentiated and multi-sensory approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and external professionals.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and parents/carers.
• Contribute to reviews, meetings and multi-agency planning.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

About the school

• Sixth Form and College provision for learners who thrive in smaller classroom environments
• Full support staff team with designated safeguarding officers and strong leadership
• Fantastic facilities and equipment to support student wellbeing and engagement
• Excellent transport links (Train and Bus – 30 seconds from station)
• Enthusiastic students who thrive off effort, structure and commitment

Requirements

• Experience working with Autism (minimum 6 months)
• SEN experience (minimum 3 months)
• Professional and caring nature, creating a safe and engaging environment
• Committed to full time – Being reliable (these young people are counting on you)
• Able to provide a minimum of 2 references covering the past two years. At least one reference should comment on your interaction with children or young people.
• Hold an enhanced DBS or willing to apply for a new one through Smile Education.
• Previous experience excelling in an alternate provision or specialist setting

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference for multiple students – Being responsible for the growth, confidence and success of the learners you support.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding full-time role in B24.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.