Sports Coach

Confidential; Banbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit lifestyle

Leading provider: Monarch Education

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a proactive Sports Coach to support pupils with SEN in Banbury. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, using sport to boost confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour, while aligning with school safeguarding and behavior policies.

You’ll join a dedicated team, work with teachers and SEN staff, and attend vetting checks as required. The role offers flexible hours and variety in day-to-day placements across local schools.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Has a background in sports coaching, youth work, SEN, education or similar environment.
• Is confident supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups.
• Is energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate young people.
• Can adapt activities to suit different needs and abilities.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is patient, resilient and calm in challenging situations.
• Is reliable, punctual and professional.
• Understands safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Willing to complete necessary vetting and compliance checks for working in schools.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils 1:1 or in small groups and deliver sports/physical activities.
• Use sport to encourage confidence, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Follow individual pupil support and behaviour strategies.
• Adapt instructions and activities to meet pupils’ individual needs.
• Encourage independence and celebrate progress.
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries and stay calm in dysregulated moments.
• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants and SEN staff.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and report safeguarding concerns.
• Be flexible and adapt to changing needs of pupils throughout the day.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Sports coaching background

SEN/education experience

1:1 and small group support

Energetic and motivating

Adapt activities to needs

Strong communication

Patient and resilient

Reliable and punctual

Safeguarding and boundaries

Willing to complete vetting checks

Job description

Sports Coach – SEN Support

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Company: Monarch Education
Role: Sports Coach / SEN Support
Work: 1:1 and small-group support

Monarch Education is looking for an enthusiastic and confident Sports Coach to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school in Banbury.

You will work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, using sport and physical activity to encourage engagement, confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour.

A Day in the Life with Monarch Education

• Keep your Monarch consultant updated with your weekly availability
• Receive your booking details, school information and start times
• Arrive at school, sign in and report to the relevant member of staff
• Support SEN pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Deliver and support sports and physical activities
• Use sport to encourage confidence, communication and positive behaviour
• Support pupils with engagement and emotional regulation
• Work alongside teachers, TAs and SEN staff
• Provide a handover where required
• Ensure your timesheet is signed off at the end of your placement
• Keep Monarch updated regarding future availability and bookings

Job Requirements

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Has a background in sports coaching, youth work, SEN, education or a similar environment
• Is confident supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Is energetic, enthusiastic and able to motivate young people
• Can adapt activities to suit different needs and abilities
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is patient, resilient and calm when faced with challenging situations
• Is reliable, punctual and professional
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Is willing to complete the necessary vetting and compliance checks for working in schools

Expectations

As a Sports Coach supporting SEN pupils, you will be expected to:

• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Use sport to support confidence, engagement and emotional regulation
• Follow individual pupil support and behaviour strategies
• Adapt instructions and activities to meet pupils’ individual needs
• Encourage independence and celebrate progress
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries
• Remain calm and supportive if a pupil becomes dysregulated
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviourWork collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and SEN staff
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and report any safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of pupils throughout the day

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.