SEN Sports Coach

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Leicester is seeking a passionate School Sports Coach to deliver PE coaching and sports sessions for vulnerable young people across Leicester. This role involves working with students who have Special Educational Needs, utilizing sports as a tool for engagement and development. Successful candidates will possess a strong background in sports coaching and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children with additional needs. Flexible opportunities and competitive pay are offered, along with professional development resources.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated SEND Consultants

Flexible opportunities

Professional development resources

Exclusive job opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Good knowledge of Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to be a role model and passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE coaching to pupils with additional needs.
• Use sports to engage with vulnerable young people and develop soft skills.
• Provide holistic education for disadvantaged pupils.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Empathy

Education

Experience in Sports Coaching

Job description

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Hays Leicester is looking for a School Sports Coach

Hays Leicester is looking for a School Sports Coach with experience delivering PE lessons and/or sports coaching sessions for young people with Special Educational Needs. We work with schools across Leicester and Leicestershire supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. If you have experience working with vulnerable children and a background in Sports Coaching, we want to hear from you!

Your new school

In your new role as a School Sports Coach, you'll have the opportunity to teach in schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. The schools we support offer pupils with additional needs unique opportunities to access education outside of mainstream settings, including equine therapy, hydrotherapy, and sensory classes.

As a School Sports Coach, you'll:

• Deliver PE coaching to pupils with additional needs, including challenging behaviour and learning disabilities.
• Use sports as a tool to engage with vulnerable young people, teach soft skills like communication, and develop pupils' self-esteem.
• View sports as a tool that complements a wider curriculum to provide holistic education for disadvantaged pupils.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience as a Sports Coach working with vulnerable young people.
• Good knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Neurodivergence in children and young people.
• Ability to be a role model and passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

**Hays are unable to consider overseas candidates for this position.**

What you'll get in return

• Competitive, weekly pay: We offer competitive rates of pay which fairly reward your hard work.
• Dedicated SEND Consultants: Support in finding new opportunities in the competitive graduate market with our SEND team.
• Flexible opportunities: Work around your schedule for a better work/life balance, without promising commitments.
• Professional development: Access resources to support your career growth, including a dedicated consultant.
• Exclusive job opportunities: First access to live job openings in Leicestershire.
• Hays also offers an excellent Refer a Friend scheme worth £250 in high street vouchers.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If this job isn't quite right but you're looking for a new role in Education, call Hollie for a confidential discussion about your career.

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