Sport Coach / Behaviour Support - Wakefield

Prospero Teaching; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking sports coaches looking to transition into education and behaviour support. Your coaching background will help you work with children and young people with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs.

This role emphasizes relationship-building, de-escalation, and mentoring, with opportunities to develop classroom-based skills. No classroom experience is required, but passion, confidence, and commitment to helping young people succeed will create a strong foundation for this

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH, autism, or behavioural needs.
• Ability to build trust and foster emotional regulation.
• Comfortable working one-to-one or with small groups.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH and behavioural needs through structured activities.
• Promote resilience, self-esteem, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to young people.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

De-escalation experience

Trauma-informed approaches

Team Teach (advantageous)

Job description

Why Sports Coaches Make Exceptional Behaviour Support Workers

We welcome applications from Sports Coaches looking to transition into education and behaviour support. Many of the skills developed through coaching are highly transferable and can make a significant difference when working with children and young people with SEMH, autism, and behavioural needs.

As a sports coach, you will already have experience in:

• Building positive relationships and establishing trust with young people
• Motivating and engaging individuals who may face challenges with confidence or participation
• Promoting resilience, teamwork, self-discipline, and self-esteem
• Managing behaviour through clear boundaries, consistency, and positive reinforcement
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing through structured activities
• Adapting your approach to meet the needs of different individuals and groups
• Encouraging participation, achievement, and personal development

Children with behavioural needs often respond well to adults with coaching backgrounds, as they bring energy, patience, strong communication skills, and a practical approach to engagement. If you have experience delivering sports sessions, coaching teams, mentoring young people, or working in community sports settings, we would love to hear from you.

No classroom experience? No problem. If you have the passion, confidence, and commitment to support young people to succeed, your coaching experience could provide an excellent foundation for a rewarding career as a Behaviour Support Worker.

Role Requirements

• Behaviour Mentors, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers, Teaching Assistants, or Graduates with relevant experience
• Individuals with a passion for supporting children with SEMH, autism, or behavioural needs
• Confident communicators who can build trust and foster emotional regulation
• Those comfortable working 1:1 or with small groups
• Experience in de-escalation, trauma-informed approaches, or Team Teach is advantageous
• Adaptable, compassionate, and proactive individuals
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
• Full employment history and references
• Right to work in the UK

This addition will help attract sports coaches by clearly showing how their existing skills align with the Behaviour Support Worker role.