Sports Coach

Teaching Personnel; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach for a primary school in Preston. You will deliver sports sessions for SEMH pupils while providing personal care and support. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children with additional needs. This temp-to-perm role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners through sport, with ongoing training and a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunity for a temp-to-perm position

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive staff team

Impactful role in children's lives

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or SEND needs in a school, coaching, or youth work context.
• Willingness to support with personal care routines.
• Relevant coaching qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sports and physical education sessions.
• Support development of physical, social, and emotional skills.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Assist with personal care routines.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEMH or SEND needs

Passionate about sport and child development

Patient and resilient

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Relevant coaching qualifications

Job description

Overview

Sports Coach – SEMH Primary School (Temp to Perm)

Location: Preston, PR4

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.75+ per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join a supportive SEN primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners through sport and physical activity while providing personal care and individual support where needed.

The Role:

• Delivering engaging sports and physical education sessions tailored to SEMH primary pupils.
• Supporting the development of physical, social, and emotional skills through structured activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Assisting with personal care routines as part of the daily role.
• Building positive relationships and being a consistent, encouraging role model.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to create inclusive learning opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with SEMH or SEND needs (school, coaching, or youth work background).
• Passionate about sport, wellbeing, and child development.
• Patient, resilient, and able to manage challenging behaviour with a nurturing approach.
• Willing to support with personal care as part of the role.
• Relevant coaching qualifications (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer:

• Opportunity for a temp-to-perm position in a rewarding school setting.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives through sport and positive role modelling.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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