Sports Assistant

Sports Assistant - Secondary School - High Peak Area Step Teachers

Love working with young people and passionate about sport?

Want a role where you can really make a difference to students with autism and social or emotional needs?

If that sounds like you, keep reading!

Role: Sports Assistant supporting autistic students in a small high school in the High Peak area that caters for children with Autism & Social/Emotional needs.
Start: ASAP
Pay: £100-£115/day (PAYE, based on experience)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm

• Equal paywith permanent staff after 13 weeks
• Access to FREE specialist CPDand training tailored to autism education
• DBS reimbursementafter 20 working days
• Step Perksincluding 24/7 GP access, wellbeing support, and lifestyle discounts
• Dedicated consultantsupport with extensive local knowledge
• Refer-a-Friend bonus- earn £100* for successful referrals

Why Join Us?
This school, set in the beautiful High Peak area, supports autistic teens in a calm, friendly setting. With small classes and a focus on personalised learning, you'll help students build confidence, stay active, and develop social skills through tailored sports and PE sessions.

What You'll Do:
Support PE lessons and run activities that get students moving, have fun, and feel good about themselves. You'll work in groups or one-to-one, helping with behaviour and encouraging positive attitudes through sport. Flexibility is key, you might help with other lessons too.

Who We're Looking For:
Someone who loves sport and enjoys working with young people with additional needs. Patience, understanding, and a can-do attitude are a must. Experience with autistic students is a big plus but not essential.

What You Need:

• A CV covering your last 10 years
• At least 3 months' experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK
• Photo ID and proof of address
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
• Two recent references
• Passion for helping young people thrive

Interested?

Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester) or click APPLY below to start the next step in your career!

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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