Impactful SEMH Sports Coach & TA

Senploy; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD on SEN, behaviour and Safegu딩

Long-term placements (temp-to-perm)

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Sports Coach / SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Shepshed, supporting pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH needs. The role combines sports coaching with classroom support in a nurturing environment.

The position is full-time, with days from 8.40am to 3.40pm and a pay scale up to £150 a day. Long-term, temp-to-perm opportunities and dedicated consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sports Coach, PE Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour (desirable).
• Confidence leading sports activities and supporting classroom learning.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE lessons, sports coaching and structured physical activities.
• Use sport to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and teamwork.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support classroom learning alongside teachers and support staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Adapt activities to support pupils across primary and secondary age groups.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social development.

Skills

Sports Coach

PE Assistant

Behaviour Mentor

Youth Worker

Teaching Assistant

Education

Sports Coaching / PE / TA qualifications

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting a Sports Coach / SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Shepshed, supporting pupils aged 4-16 with SEMH needs. The role combines sports coaching with classroom support in a nurturing environment.

The position is full-time, with days from 8.40am to 3.40pm and a pay scale up to £150 a day. Long-term, temp-to-perm opportunities and dedicated consultant support are provided.