Impactful SEMH Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a motivated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant for a Secondary SEMH provision in Skelmersdale. The successful applicant will deliver sports sessions, manage classroom behaviour, and support students' engagement with education. Candidates must have experience with secondary-aged pupils, strong behaviour management skills, and a proactive attitude. This role is temporary with potential for a permanent position. Competitive pay is offered at £13.75 - £14.50 per hour.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Background in sports coaching or youth work.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils with SEMH needs.
• Proactive, consistent, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured sports and physical activity sessions.
• Support pupils within the classroom as a Teaching Assistant.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Build positive relationships to support engagement.
• Work to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

Sports coaching

Youth work

Engagement

Job description

A staffing agency is seeking a motivated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant for a Secondary SEMH provision in Skelmersdale. The successful applicant will deliver sports sessions, manage classroom behaviour, and support students' engagement with education. Candidates must have experience with secondary-aged pupils, strong behaviour management skills, and a proactive attitude. This role is temporary with potential for a permanent position. Competitive pay is offered at £13.75 - £14.50 per hour.