Sports Coach

Empowering Learning; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in the UK is seeking a dedicated PE Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEN school. You will support students with additional needs through physical education, fostering confidence and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have a passion for inclusive education and experience with SEN children. Opportunities for ongoing development and competitive pay are provided, making this role fulfilling and impactful.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term roles

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Relevant qualifications or coaching experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of PE lessons alongside the class teacher.
• Work with pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour during activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support.
• Create a safe and motivating learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Passion for sport and physical activity

Positive relationship building

Patient and resilient

Job description

PE Teaching Assistant/Sports Coach
SEN School - Empowering Learning

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic PE Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs through physical education, promoting confidence, teamwork, and wellbeing.

The Role:

• Support the delivery of PE lessons alongside the class teacher
• Work with pupils with Special Educational Needs (including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH)
• Encourage participation, engagement, and positive behaviour during physical activities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support where required
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and motivating learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential)
• A passion for sport, physical activity, and inclusive education
• Patient, resilient, and supportive approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Relevant qualifications or coaching experience is an advantage

Why Work with Empowering Learning?

• Ongoing professional development and training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
• Competitive pay rates