Sports and Behaviour Support Assistant

senploy; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH school in Leicester is seeking a Sports and Behaviour Support Assistant to provide tailored support to students. This role involves delivering both academic and physical activities while promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience through sports. The ideal candidate will have a background in sports coaching or youth work, with a passion for helping young people. Opportunities for permanent employment and professional training are available.

Benefits

Free CPD training including Behaviour Management & Autism Awareness

Supportive working environment

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in sports, physical education or coaching.
• Previous work with children or young people with additional support needs.
• Calm, patient and energetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 support to students with SEMH.
• Deliver individual and group-based support in academic and physical activities.
• Encourage engagement and build positive relationships.

Skills

Experience in sports

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Job description

Sports and Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Leicester (LE8)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £90 - £100 per day
Start: September 2025
Contract: Long-term to permanent

Do you have a passion for sport and a drive to help young people overcome barriers to learning?

Long Term Futures are looking to appoint a Sports and Behaviour Assistant on behalf of a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school based in Leicester (LE8) that provides tailored education for children and young people aged 4-16.

This role would suit someone from a sports coaching, PE, or youth work background who wants to apply their skills in an educational setting. While you'll be working primarily in the classroom, there are regular opportunities to integrate structured physical activity and sports-based interventions into your support.

Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1-1 support to students with SEMH
- Deliver individual and group-based support in both academic and physical activities
- Encouraging engagement and building positive relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and social development
- Promoting resilience, confidence and teamwork through sports and movement
- Acting as a consistent and encouraging role model across the school day

Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in sports, physical education or coaching
- Previous work with children or young people with additional support needs
- Calm, patient and energetic, with strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning

Why Join Us?
- A rewarding, full-time opportunity with the potential to go permanent
- Supportive school with a specialist focus on emotional wellbeing
- Free CPD training including Behaviour Management & Autism Awareness

Apply Today - Submit your CV today. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Millie to discuss the next steps in your application.