Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) - PE & Sports Coach

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 4 (HLTA) – PE & Sports Coach to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School. This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks. The starting salary is £30,700 and the full time equivalent is £33,143. This role will be started once the pre-employment checks are complete. Pear Tree High School is a purpose-built SEND school at the heart of Cheadle Hulme, dedicated to providing an outstanding education for students with significant learning needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities cater to pupils from Key Stage 3 through to post-16, offering an environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. At Pear Tree, we work in partnership with parents, carers, our multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to ensure every student reaches their full potential. Our curriculum is tailored to equip young people with the skills needed for success at school, college, and beyond, while enriching experiences help them understand the wider world and become effective, confident citizens. The Role We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated Teaching Assistant Level 4 with a passion for sport, physical wellbeing, and inclusive education to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sports coach, HLTA, or Teaching Assistant to play a leading role in delivering PE, physical activity, and wider sports provision across the school. Working alongside teachers and leaders, you will help deliver engaging, accessible, and adapted PE lessons and enrichment activities that meet the diverse needs of our learners. The successful candidate will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 to Post-16, supporting individuals, small groups, and whole classes under an agreed scheme of supervision. You will help promote physical wellbeing, teamwork, resilience, confidence, and positive behaviour through a creative