Sports Coach

Medirest Signature; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education support provider is seeking a passionate Sports Coach for special schools in Oxfordshire. The role involves working with young people, delivering engaging physical education sessions to support their development and confidence. Candidates should have experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Competitive daily rates of £100-£110 are offered, paid weekly.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports or SEN setting is essential.
• Background in sports coaching, physical education, or youth work is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored sports sessions.
• Support classroom activities to encourage positive participation.
• Work with teaching staff to adapt activities for inclusivity.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Education

Coaching qualifications

Job description

Sports Coach - Special Schools | Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Monarch Education
Daily Rate: £100-£110 | Weekly Pay

Monarch Education is currently recruiting a passionate and committed Sports Coach to work across local special schools in the Wheatley area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sport and physical activity in a supportive educational environment.

About the Role:

As a Sports Coach, you will support students with a range of additional needs by delivering engaging and inclusive physical education sessions. You'll help promote confidence, teamwork, and physical development in a safe and nurturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver sports and physical education sessions tailored to individual student needs.
• Support classroom activities when required, encouraging positive behaviour and participation.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SEN professionals to adapt activities for accessibility.
• Promote teamwork, resilience, and personal growth through sport.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a sports or SEN setting.
• Background in sports coaching, physical education, or youth work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates: £100-£110, paid weekly.
• Dedicated support from your consultant at Monarch Education.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role making a real difference in special education settings.

Interested?
Apply now via Indeed or contact Holly at Monarch Education for more details.

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.