SEN Sports Coach | 1:1 & Small Groups | Flexible

Monarch Education; Banbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit lifestyle

Leading provider: Monarch Education

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a proactive Sports Coach to support pupils with SEN in Banbury. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, using sport to boost confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour, while aligning with school safeguarding and behavior policies.

You’ll join a dedicated team, work with teachers and SEN staff, and attend vetting checks as required. The role offers flexible hours and variety in day-to-day placements across local schools.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Has a background in sports coaching, youth work, SEN, education or similar environment.
• Is confident supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Is energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate young people.
• Can adapt activities to suit different needs and abilities.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is patient, resilient and calm in challenging situations.
• Is reliable, punctual and professional.
• Understands safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Willing to complete necessary vetting and compliance checks for working in schools.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils 1:1 or in small groups and deliver sports/physical activities.
• Use sport to encourage confidence, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Follow individual pupil support and behaviour strategies.
• Adapt instructions and activities to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Encourage independence and celebrate progress.
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries and stay calm in dysregulated moments.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and SEN staff.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and report safeguarding concerns.
• Be flexible and adapt to changing needs of pupils throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Sports coaching background

SEN/education experience

1:1 and small group support

Energetic and motivating

Adapt activities to needs

Strong communication

Patient and resilient

Reliable and punctual

Safeguarding and boundaries

Willing to complete vetting checks

Job description

Monarch Education is seeking a proactive Sports Coach to support pupils with SEN in Banbury. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, using sport to boost confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour, while aligning with school safeguarding and behavior policies.

You’ll join a dedicated team, work with teachers and SEN staff, and attend vetting checks as required. The role offers flexible hours and variety in day-to-day placements across local schools.