Impactful SEMH Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD on SEN and safeguarding

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a Sports Coach / SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Shepshed. You will deliver PE lessons, support learning, and help pupils aged 4-16 to develop confidence and emotional regulation through structured activities.

This full-time role offers a temp-to-perm path, weekly pay up to £150 a day, and dedicated CPD to support SEN, behavior and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sports Coach or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN or challenging behavior (desirable).
• Availability for a full-time, long-term position.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE lessons and structured physical activities.
• Promote positive behavior and emotional regulation through sport.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for SEMH needs.
• Support classroom learning alongside teachers.
• Build positive relationships with pupils with challenging behavior.
• Use behavior management and de-escalation strategies.
• Adapt activities for primary and secondary age groups.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social development.

Skills

Sports coaching

Behavior management

Classroom support

Communication skills

Education

PE or teaching assistant qualifications

Job description

Long Term Futures is seeking a Sports Coach / SEMH Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Shepshed. You will deliver PE lessons, support learning, and help pupils aged 4-16 to develop confidence and emotional regulation through structured activities.

This full-time role offers a temp-to-perm path, weekly pay up to £150 a day, and dedicated CPD to support SEN, behavior and safeguarding.