Sports Coach

TeacherActive; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency for educational roles in Manchester is seeking Sports Coaches to support students with complex needs in local SEN and SEMH schools. In this role, you will lead activities, build relationships, and help students thrive through sport. Ideal candidates are resilient and have experience in coaching or education. Competitive daily pay and opportunities for long-term roles offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Weekly pay with no umbrella fees

Specialist SEN training

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, outdoor education, or mentoring.
• Desirable experience in a school or SEN setting.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups and 1:1 learners with SEND needs.
• Use sport to help regulate behaviour and build confidence.
• Lead structured activities and support PE lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Work closely with teachers and behaviour teams.

Skills

Experience in sports coaching

Ability to work with challenging behaviours

Resilience and adaptability

Passion for helping young people

Job description

TeacherActive are looking for Sports Coaches to join fantastic SEN and SEMH schools across Manchester, supporting students with a range of complex needs, behavioural needs, and additional learning requirements.

The Role

As a Sports Coach, you will:

• Support small groups and 1:1 learners with a range of SEND needs (SEMH, ASD, ADHD, MLD, PMLD depending on school).
• Use sport, movement and activity to help regulate behaviour and build confidence.
• Lead structured activities as well as support PE lessons, break-time engagement, and classroom routines.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students who thrive with strong role models.
• Work closely with teachers, TAs and behaviour teams to create a safe, encouraging and enjoyable learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sports coaching, youth work, outdoor education, mentoring or behaviour support.
• Confident working with students who may display challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, calm and able to adapt quickly.
• A passion for helping young people reach their potential through sport.
• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.
• Experience in a school or SEN setting is desirable but not essential – full guidance provided.

What You’ll Receive

• A dedicated consultant supporting you through registration and placements.
• Competitive daily pay and weekly pay with no umbrella fees.
• Opportunities for long‑term roles, permanent progression and specialist SEN training.
• A chance to work in some of Manchester’s most supportive SEN and SEMH provisions.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring energy, resilience and passion to a rewarding SEN school environment, we’d love to speak with you.

Call TeacherActive Manchester on 0161 870 3630
Or send your CV to [e-mail]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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