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SEN Learning Support  – Sports / Active Backgrounds Encouraged SEN Learning Support – Full Time
Location: B95
Pay: £85.00 – £105.00 per day
Contract: Full Time (Long-term potential) | Monday – Friday

About the Role We are seeking an energetic, resilient, and sporty SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive Alternative Provision setting. This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in sport, coaching, fitness, youth work, or outdoor activities who can bring structure, motivation, and positive physical engagement into the school day.
The successful candidate will be fully immersed in school life, acting as a strong, positive role model for students who benefit from routine, movement, and clear boundaries. You will help channel energy in a constructive way, support emotional regulation, and keep learners engaged through active and practical approaches.
You will be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including

• ASD – Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• MLD – Moderate Learning Difficulty
• PMLD – Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
• ADHD – Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
• Mental Health needs – Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation difficulties

The School and Students

• Alternative Provision - SEMH
• Family-feel staff environment with a highly supportive team
• Highly trained professionals and well-structured daily routines
• Amazing students who respond well to firm, fair, and consistent adults
• Smaller class sizes allowing strong relationships to be built
• Students with complex needs thriving outside mainstream education

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Using sport, movement, and physical activities to support engagement and regulation
• Confidently delivering and supporting planned learning and practical activities
• Promoting positive behaviour, resilience, teamwork, and independence
• Acting as a calm, assertive presence during high-energy or challenging situations
• Identifying triggers and using de-escalation, calming, and distraction techniques
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to support individual needs

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people (minimum 3 months), particularly those with SEN, behavioural needs, or ADHD
• Sporty, active, or physical background (e.g. sports coaching, PE support, youth work, fitness, outdoor education) highly desirable
• Ability to remain calm, consistent, and confident in challenging situations
• Strong behaviour management skills and clear communication style
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable but not essential:

• Qualifications in Youth Work, Health & Social Care, Sports Coaching, or Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Team Teach or other behaviour management training
• Ability to obtain suitable references and an enhanced DBS check

This is a skilled, high-reward opportunity for an active, motivated individual who wants to make a real difference by supporting young people through structure, movement, and positive role modelling.
Apply now to be considered for this rewarding full-time SEN Learning Support role in B95.
We are committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including Prohibited List, Barred List, DBS, and qualification verification.

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