Crowdys Hill is seeking an inspiring, dedicated Physical Education Learning support Assistant to work across all areas of its 4-19 provision.  Crowdys Hill is a dynamic and forward-thinking special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs from across the Borough of Swindon.

We are seeking to employ a positive person, with an adaptive attitude, and a passion to work with children, who will be willing to work in Physical Education across all our provisions, from the Primary to Sixth Form phases. You will be part of a pupil support team and will be integral in supporting the pupils in their lessons, lunchtime activities and intra and inter-school competitions and will involve working with children in PE settings, individually, or in small groups.

You will be part of the Physical Education team and will be integral in supporting pupils in their Physical Development. You will be involved in working with the students in various PE settings, individually, or in small groups. 

You must have a clear understanding of the principles of Physical Education, experience in working within this subject and an awareness of how to work safely and effectively with children throughout the PE curriculum. 

Under the direction of the subject lead or class teacher you will provide support to individuals or whole classes in all aspects of the lessons to ensure access to their learning environment.  You will promote positive behaviours and act as a role model for the pupils. 

Are you:

• Genuinely interested in children's education?
• Passionate about working with pupils with special educational needs?
• Passionate about Physical Education and the impact it has on the physical, mental and emotional health of young people
• Someone with the aptitude and desire to work with pupils who have complex learning needs?
• A creative thinker, looking to be part of a highly effective multi-disciplinary team? Be able to support physical, emotional, personal care needs of children (training given)?
• A team player who will be able to contribute positively to further develop an exciting PE curriculum?
• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the pupils?

All learning support staff work through their lunch, and you would be expected to lead or support sporting clubs at this time.

If this sounds like the job for you, then we can offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Supportive school, committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
• An interesting, diverse and exciting career.
• Small class sizes to allow you to give more time and individual attention to pupils.
• A strong ethos and a commitment to collaborative working.
• A commitment to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children and young people.
• A sense of achievement at the end of a day.
• Ongoing training in all areas of the role.
• Variety to work across all ages of pupils.
• Opportunities to continue with training in relevant areas of interest.
• Opportunities to take on extra responsibilities and roles.
• You will be a Swindon Borough Council employee, under their pension scheme.
• You will have access to other SBC employees discount schemes.
• A calm and reliable attitude with common sense is required.
• Free on-site parking.
• After 6 months successful probation you will be eligible to join our free private health care scheme.