SEND Support Assistant - Sports background


Company:	Hazel Tree Education Recruitment
Salary:	£93 to £100 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warrington
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Hazel Tree Education is recruiting on behalf of an Alternative Provision setting in Warrington for a full-time SEN Support Assistant to start ASAP.

This opportunity would suit individuals with experience in structured, high-pressure, or behaviour-focused environments who are looking to transfer their skills into education and support young people to succeed.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with pupils who may require additional behavioural, emotional, and pastoral support. You will play a key role in building positive relationships, maintaining boundaries, promoting engagement, and helping students achieve positive outcomes.

This role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis. Successful applicants will initially work through Hazel Tree Education for 12 weeks, before moving onto a permanent contract directly with the school.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in:

Sports

Armed Forces / Military

Prison Service / Custodial environments

Police, Fire, Ambulance, or Emergency Services

Security or public safety roles

Youth work, mentoring, support work, or similar environments

We are looking for people who have:

Experience working in challenging, structured, or behaviour-led environments

Strong communication skills and confidence building positive relationships

Resilience, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

A proactive and supportive approach to behaviour and engagement

An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

The ability to provide a minimum of two references

What we can offer:

Full-time opportunity within a supportive Alternative Provision setting

A clear temp-to-perm pathway with the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff after 12 weeks

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team

The opportunity to transfer your existing skills into education and make a meaningful impact

Experience within a rewarding and growing sector

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship support for this role.

To find out more about Hazel Tree Education and why we’re the first-choice agency for education staff and schools, visit www.hazel-tree.co.uk or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you would like to speak to one of us first, then please call the office on 01942 945 671

Hazel Tree Education is an education specific recruitment organisation, specialising in short-term, temporary, and flexible supply work in mainstream schools and alternative provisions around the North West. We, and the settings we work with, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Please be advised that applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our due diligence checks and our ongoing commitment to safeguarding.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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