Sport Coach & SEND TA in Exeter

Axcis Education; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education in Exeter is seeking a Sports Coach acting as a Teaching Assistant in an alternative provision, starting this November. You will support pupils with SEND through sport and curriculum lessons, helping create an inclusive, safe learning environment while collaborating with teachers and therapists.

The role focuses on adapting coaching to diverse needs, promoting wellbeing, and facilitating trips and activities that engage students and improve behaviour and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience with SEND is ideal.
• Confident delivering or assisting with sports and curriculum lessons.
• Able to adapt to a variety of learning and behavioural needs.
• Calm under pressure and a patient communicator.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom
• Adapting coaching approaches to meet diverse needs and abilities
• Encouraging teamwork, communication, and self‑confidence
• 1-1 outreach trips to various fun and active activities outside school
• Assisting in classroom activities when not leading physical sessions
• Helping with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Playing a key role in school trips or outreach programmes
• Collaborating with teachers and therapists to track progress and plan next steps
• Participating in team meetings and relevant training

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience preferred

Strong communication

Team player

Job description

Axcis Education in Exeter is seeking a Sports Coach acting as a Teaching Assistant in an alternative provision, starting this November. You will support pupils with SEND through sport and curriculum lessons, helping create an inclusive, safe learning environment while collaborating with teachers and therapists.

The role focuses on adapting coaching to diverse needs, promoting wellbeing, and facilitating trips and activities that engage students and improve behaviour and learning outcomes.