SEMH Sports Coach: Empower Students in Sport (FT, Oct)

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing training and professional dev

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to work full-time within specialist SEMH schools from October 2026. You will deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions, support SEMH needs and work with teachers to promote emotional wellbeing.

Based in Chorley, this role offers term-time only hours with ongoing training and a supportive consultant to guide you. You’ll build positive relationships and empower pupils to participate, thrive, and reach their full potential through

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching or mentoring in educational settings.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Relevant coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Available for October start and full-time, term-time only schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions.
• Support students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive relationships and act as a positive role model.
• Promote teamwork, resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
• Encourage participation and engagement in learning through sport.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and support staff.

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to work full-time within specialist SEMH schools from October 2026. You will deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions, support SEMH needs and work with teachers to promote emotional wellbeing.

Based in Chorley, this role offers term-time only hours with ongoing training and a supportive consultant to guide you. You’ll build positive relationships and empower pupils to participate, thrive, and reach their full potential through