SEND Sports Coach

Aspire People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Liverpool is seeking a Sports Coach for SEND classrooms. In this role, you will support children with autism and learning difficulties, using teamwork and motivational skills to inspire them. You will help foster confidence and resilience through structured physical activities. This is a unique opportunity to turn your coaching background into a rewarding career in education while making a significant impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training

SEND development opportunities

Local placements across Liverpool

Qualifications

• Ability to keep people engaged and motivated.
• Understanding of teamwork and structure.
• Capacity to use physical activity to build confidence and connection.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism and learning difficulties.
• Help children develop confidence, communication, and resilience.
• Use teamwork and motivational skills to inspire children.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Motivational skills

Energy

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Overview

Sports Coach to SEND Classroom - Turn Your Skills into a New Career
\"You've motivated, inspired, and supported others to reach their potential through sport -now imagine doing the same in a classroom\"

We're looking for sports coaches, PE assistants, and youth activity leaders who want to use their teamwork, communication, and motivational skills to make a real difference in SEND schools across Liverpool.

You'll support children with autism, learning difficulties, and social or emotional needs - helping them develop confidence, communication, and resilience every day.

Why your skills are a perfect match

• know how to keep people engaged and motivated
• understand teamwork and structure
• bring energy, patience, and empathy to everything you do
• can use physical activity to build confidence and connection

What we offer

Term‑time hours (Mon‑Fri, school hours only)

Local placements across Liverpool

Ongoing training and SEND development opportunities

A chance to see your coaching skills transform children's lives

Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a pathway into teaching, this role lets you use everything you love about sport - teamwork, encouragement, and growth - to help children reach their full potential.

Apply today for an informal chat about how your sports background can lead to a rewarding career in SEND education.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.