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Impactful SEMH Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel

Skelmersdale

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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.
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