SEN Sports and PE Coach

Aspire People; Daventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is looking for an SEN Sports and PE Coach to support a renowned SEN school in Northamptonshire, delivering tailored coaching for students with diverse learning needs. You'll promote participation in various physical activities and help expand engagement with the sport in the community.

Benefits

Dedicated support from a personal consultant

Flexible contracts: permanent, long-term, short-term, or daily roles

Competitive pay with multiple options

Referral scheme earning £100-£250 per referral

Access to free CPD and training

Qualifications

• Positive and passionate about working with students with learning disabilities.
• Good or outstanding practitioner with experience supporting young people with SEN.
• Knowledgeable about diverse learning needs and barriers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality, tailored coaching programme promoting participation.
• Coach various physical activities aligned with the school's curriculum.
• Build community links to enhance engagement in sport beyond the classroom.

Skills

Passion for sports and PE

Experience with SEN students

Knowledge of diverse learning needs

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Role: SEN Sports and PE Coach

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £25,992.00 - £28,163.00 FTE

Contract: Full Time

Start Date: September 2025

Here at Aspire People, we are seeking an SEN Sports and PE Coach to join a renowned SEN school on the outskirts of Northamptonshire.

This specialist school supports over 200 pupils aged 4 to 18 with diverse needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and complex learning challenges. Many pupils also have additional needs such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). Recent achievements include winning SEND School of the Year, Headteacher of the Year, and overall School of the Year at the Northamptonshire Education Awards 2022.

About You

We are looking for a Sports & PE Coach to deliver a high-quality, tailored coaching programme that promotes participation and supports the physical development of all pupils. The role involves coaching various physical activities aligned with the school's PE, physical development, and sport curriculum, as well as building community links to enhance pupils' engagement in sport beyond the classroom.

You will be:

• Positive and passionate about working with students with learning disabilities
• A good or outstanding practitioner with experience supporting young people with SEN and additional needs
• Knowledgeable about diverse learning needs and barriers
• Enthusiastic about sports and PE

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest-growing education recruitment agency, specializing in providing teaching and support staff across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We are committed to safeguarding and pride ourselves on reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated support from a personal consultant
• Opportunities across various local settings
• Flexible contracts: permanent, long-term, short-term, or daily roles
• Competitive pay with multiple options
• Referral scheme earning £100-£250 per referral
• Access to free CPD and training

Next Steps

Send your up-to-date CV! For questions, contact Alex.

Aspire People Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare, with placements subject to child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.