Sports Coach

Simply Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment service is seeking a Sports Coach for a specialist SEMH school in Longsight, Manchester. In this unique role, you will guide children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs through structured physical activities, facilitating their emotional growth and engagement with learning. This position offers a temporary to permanent contract, making it ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and is dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Ability to engage and support pupils in physical activities.
• Strong communication skills to foster trust and encourage positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional regulation through structured physical activity.
• Use physical engagement to help students build resilience.
• Act as a positive role model and provide consistent support.

Job description

Sports Coach - SEMH School

Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Full-time | Term-time only

Simply Education are proud to be working with a specialist SEMH school in Longsight, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is a school where progress is measured not just in grades, but in confidence, emotional growth, and positive change.

The school offers a structured, nurturing, and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to regulate emotions, rebuild trust, and re‑engage with learning at their own pace.

This is not your average Sports Coach role – it's a chance to be a positive role model, calm presence, and consistent support for pupils who need it most. As a Sports Coach, you'll use structured physical activity to support emotional regulation and engagement.

You’ll work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, using physical activity and structured engagement to help them regulate emotions, build resilience, and re‑engage with learning. Every day is different, fast‑paced, and genuinely rewarding for a committed Sports Coach. This temporary to permanent opportunity is ideal for a Sports Coach who thrives on challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Sports Coach, you will be responsible for:

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