Blackpool Skills AcademyJob Description
Teaching Assistant – Vocational & Learning Support
(Sport & Physical Training Experience Required)
Term Time Only
Job Title
Teaching Assistant – Vocational & Learning Support
Specialism
Sport, Fitness & Physical Training (experience required)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Term Time Only + 5 INSET Days
Hours
8:45am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday
Weekly Hours
31 hours 15 minutes
Salary
NJC SCP 5 (£24,790 FTE), actual salary paid pro rata
Reports To
Headteacher / Assistant Headteacher
DBS
Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List Check
Purpose of the Role
To support teaching and learning across Blackpool Skills Academy in both vocational and academic settings. The successful candidate will bring practical experience in sport, fitness, coaching or personal training to support the Academy's sports and enrichment provision, whilst also providing Teaching Assistant support across other vocational pathways including Construction, Hair, Beauty, Barbering and Catering & Hospitality, together with academic subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science. The role involves supporting learners with SEND, SEMH needs and EHCPs to achieve positive educational, vocational and personal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
· Support teaching and learning across vocational and academic curriculum areas.
· Assist with the delivery of sport, fitness, health and wellbeing activities.
· Support learners in practical sports sessions, physical activities and enrichment programmes.
· Encourage participation, teamwork, resilience and healthy lifestyles.
· Support learning within Construction, Catering & Hospitality, Hair, Beauty and Barbering when required.
· Provide classroom support in English, Mathematics, Science and other curriculum subjects.
· Prepare classrooms, workshops, sports equipment and learning resources.
· Support learners with SEND, SEMH needs and EHCP outcomes.
· Promote positive behaviour, attendance and engagement.
· Maintain health and safety standards and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.
Essential Criteria
· Experience in sport, coaching, fitness instruction, personal training or a related field.
· A recognised qualification in Sport, Fitness, Coaching or Personal Training (or equivalent experience).
· Ability to motivate and engage young people through physical activity.
· Ability to support learning across both vocational and academic subjects.
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
· Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Desirable Criteria
· First Aid qualification.
· Experience working with children or young people.
· Knowledge of SEND and SEMH.
· Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer or sports coaching qualification.
· Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to undertake training.
Flexibility of Deployment
Whilst this role has a particular focus on sport and physical activity, the postholder will be expected to work flexibly across the Academy, supporting vocational areas such as Construction, Catering & Hospitality, Hair, Beauty and Barbering, as well as academic lessons including English, Mathematics and Science, according to the needs of the Academy and its learners.
Safeguarding
Blackpool Skills Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information, online searches, verification of identity, right to work, qualification checks and all other checks required by Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and UK employment legislation.
Pay: £24,790.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
