Learning Support Assistant/Sports Coach

Job Description

Learning Support Assistant/Sports Coach

Hours - 8.40am to 4.10pm (with a 20-minute unpaid lunch break) - 35 hours and 50 minutes per week, term-time only

Salary - Scale 3 Point 7 to Scale 4 Point 8 (actual salary £21,920 to £22,260 per annum, before any applicable deductions)

We are looking for an inspiring, enthusiastic and experienced LSA/Sports Coach to join our over-subscribed and 'Outstanding' 4-form entry Primary School & Nursery. The role will entail supporting in class (Maths and English) and also delivering P.E. lessons and extra-curricular clubs.

The successful candidate will:

Be able to inspire our pupils with an energetic and passionate approach to learning, both in the classroom and during PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs.
Encourage our pupils as independent learners and support them to work effectively with others.
Have a history of improving pupils' performance.
Set high expectations and establish productive working relationships with pupils and staff.
Be experienced and confident in working with children and be keen to support them academically and pastorally.
Demonstrate outstanding classroom and behaviour management skills.
Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning experience for pupils.
Be a team player who can engage with pupils and school staff in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
Be smartly presented, with excellent time management skills.
Hold a sport-related qualification at Level 3 or above.
Have knowledge and understanding of the primary P.E Curriculum.
Have experience of delivering PE lessons in a primary school or coach sports outside of school.
Have GCSE's (or equivalent) in English and Maths (A*-C/9-4)

We can offer the successful candidate:

2-week May/June half-term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!).
One non-school based Professional Development Day.
A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and FABULOUSLY supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!).
Happy motivated, well behaved and hard-working children.
A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support.
A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Learning Support Assistants and Support Staff.
An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment (swimming pool, 300-seater theatre, dedicated sports hall, 3G pitches, large playing field).
Emphasis on teaching and learning rather than bureaucracy.
A responsive and involved leadership team.
A school that is outstanding.

If you are reading this thinking, "that sounds like me!", then we would LOVE to hear from you!

Safeguarding

Lee Chapel Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing in line with DfE guidance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for this role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.