SEN Sports Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £90 - £110 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | CHILDWALL, LIVERPOOL |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
Summary
SEN Sports Assistant
Liverpool| Full-time (Mon-Fri; 8:30-15:30)
£90 per day | Weekly Pay | Term Time Only
Job Purpose
To support the physical, emotional, and social development of Primary pupils with additional needs. This role will also incorporate working in the classroom, sometimes on a 1:1 basis, so the school is looking for someone who can be a positive role model for their pupils.
Key Responsibilities
Sports & Learning Support
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Support the planning and delivery of PE lessons, sports sessions, and physical activities
Support the planning and delivery of PE lessons, sports sessions, and physical activities
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Work with individuals and small groups to encourage participation, confidence, and positive engagement
Work with individuals and small groups to encourage participation, confidence, and positive engagement
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Adapt activities to suit varying abilities, needs, and emotional states
Adapt activities to suit varying abilities, needs, and emotional states
Classroom
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Support learning within the classroom where required, particularly during PE-related topics
Support learning within the classroom where required, particularly during PE-related topics
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Assist with break time and lunchtime sports activities
Assist with break time and lunchtime sports activities
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Support inclusion of pupils in wider school sporting events and enrichment activities
Support inclusion of pupils in wider school sporting events and enrichment activities
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Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals
Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral staff, and external professionals
Safeguarding & Well-being
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Ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils
Ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils
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Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures
Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures
Person Specification
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Experience working with children or young people
Experience working with children or young people
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Strong interest in sport, PE, or physical activity
Strong interest in sport, PE, or physical activity
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Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
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Calm, resilient, and patient approach to behaviour support
Calm, resilient, and patient approach to behaviour support
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Good communication and teamwork skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
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Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection