Sports Coach

Empowering Learning; High Peak; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing educational organization in High Peak seeks a dedicated PE Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs through physical education. You will work collaboratively with teachers, promoting confidence and teamwork among students. Ideal candidates will have a passion for sports and experience with Special Educational Needs. The role offers opportunities for professional development and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential.
• A passion for sport, physical activity, and inclusive education is a must.
• Must have a patient, resilient, and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of PE lessons alongside the class teacher.
• Encourage participation and positive behaviour during physical activities.
• Help create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Passion for sport and physical activity

Patient and supportive approach

Ability to build positive relationships

Education

Relevant qualifications or coaching experience

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