Sport Learning Coach

Axcis Education Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Exeter seeks a Sport Learning Coach–SEND Teaching Assistant. You will support young people with additional needs through physical activity, working full-time, Monday to Friday. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teachers, adapting coaching methods, and encouraging pupil engagement. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, experienced with children, and capable of handling various learning needs. This is a temporary position.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND is ideal.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and calm under pressure.
• Aware of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom.
• Adapt coaching approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Encourage teamwork and self-confidence.
• Assist with behaviour support.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Confident in delivering sports lessons

Ability to adapt coaching approaches

Strong communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Sport Learning Coach– SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Exeter, Devon

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday | 8:45am – 4:15pm

Start Date: October

Are you a Sports Coach who thrives on helping young people grow through physical activity? We are recruiting for a Sports Focused Teaching Assistant to work in an alternative provision in Exeter starting this October. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference by using coaching skills to support children with a range of additional needs in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom
• Adapt coaching approaches to meet diverse needs and abilities
• Encourage teamwork, communication, and self-confidence
• Assist in classroom activities when not leading physical sessions
• Help with behaviour support and emotional regulation
• Play a key role in school trips or outreach programmes
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to track progress and plan next steps
• Participate in team meetings and relevant training

About You / Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (experience with SEND is ideal)
• Confident in delivering or assisting with sports and curriculum lessons
• Able to adapt to a variety of learning and behavioural needs
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and calm under pressure
• A strong communicator and natural team player
• Aware of safeguarding procedures and committed to pupil wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring your coaching passion into the classroom, we would love to hear from you. If you are interested, please apply and contact Kirsty Chisholm on 01392 949 022 Ext: 6002.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS or allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.