School Sports Coach

Axcis Education Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking School Sports Coaches for a Bath PRU, supporting secondary-aged pupils with challenging behaviours and additional needs. The role blends sport delivery with vocational support and academic encouragement in a structured setting.

Candidates with a strong background in sport, coaching or youth work, and the ability to adapt quickly, are encouraged to apply. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required; this is a temporary position in a rewarding

Qualifications

• Strong background in sport, coaching or youth work
• Adaptable professional who can respond confidently to change
• Experience supporting students with complex needs or SEMH is desirable

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of sport, physical activity and vocational programmes
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may have trauma or SEMH needs
• Work with teaching staff to reinforce learning, manage behaviour and motivate pupils
• Help pupils achieve progress in line with personal targets
• Encourage participation, build confidence and model professional behaviour

Skills

Sports coaching

Youth work

Behaviour management

Job description

School Sports Coach Bath Are you passionate about sports and making a difference in young people's lives? We are currently seeking dynamic and adaptable School Sports Coaches to join a dedicated team in a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) based in Bath working with secondary-aged pupils who present with a range of challenging behaviours and additional needs. This is a unique opportunity to combine physical education, vocational support, and academic encouragement to help pupils re-engage with their learning journey in a supportive and structured environment.

About the Role:

• Support the delivery of sport, physical activity and vocational programmes
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma, SEMH needs, or disrupted education
• Work closely with teaching staff to reinforce learning, manage behaviour, and motivate pupils
• Help pupils achieve progress in line with their individual academic and personal targets
• Encourage participation, build confidence and model professional behaviour

We’re Looking For:

• Individuals with a strong background in sport, coaching or youth work
• Adaptable professionals who can think on their feet and respond confidently to a changing environment
• People who are committed, proactive, and confident in supporting students with complex needs
• Strong communicators who can set firm boundaries while remaining personable and approachable
• Experience working in alternative education, youth work or SEMH settings is highly desirable, but not essential

What’s on Offer:

• A variety of roles available - from general classroom support to more targeted sports/vocational coaching
• A supportive team and access to professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• A rewarding, varied and energetic school day

Pay rates around around £14.23 per hour. If you're ready to take on a role that challenges, inspires and makes a real impact - we want to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.