Sports Coach

Smile Education Recruitment; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a committed Sports Coach for a full-time role starting in January at a school for students with Moderate Learning Difficulties. The successful candidate will lead and support sports sessions, create engaging activities, and foster an inclusive environment. Ideal applicants will have a relevant degree and experience working with children or young people in SEN settings. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in SEN or MLD settings is preferred.
• Confidence in leading engaging sports activities for diverse abilities.
• Commitment to the school's ethos of Safe, Happy and Learning Together.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead sports sessions for students with MLD and additional needs.
• Deliver inclusive and engaging sports activities.
• Promote physical wellbeing, confidence, and teamwork.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Adaptability in sports activities

Strong communication skills

Team player mentality

Education

Relevant degree (Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education)

Job description

Smile Education’s Specialist SEN Team are delighted to be supporting a specialist school in Sandwell in their search for a committed and enthusiastic Sports Coach. This full‑time position begins in January and will run until at least Easter, with the potential for extension.

The school supports pupils aged 7–19 with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and a range of additional needs. They provide a broad and balanced curriculum designed around individual learning needs, guided by their core values of Safe, Happy and Learning Together.

About the Role

Full‑time Sports Coach role

Start Date : January

Duration : Until at least Easter

Support and lead sports sessions for students with MLD and additional needs

Deliver inclusive, engaging, and differentiated sports activities

Promote physical wellbeing, confidence, and teamwork

Become an active and collaborative member of the school community The Ideal Candidate Will :

• Hold a relevant degree (Sports Coaching, Sports Science, Physical Education, or similar)
• Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN or MLD settings
• Be confident adapting and differentiating sports activities for a range of abilities
• Create a positive, safe, supportive, and motivating environment
• Embrace the school’s ethos of Safe, Happy and Learning Together
• Commit fully to a full‑time role and engage in all aspects of school life
• Be a strong, proactive team player with excellent communication skills
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to apply through Smile
• Provide two references covering the past two years, including comments on your work with children

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Sports Coach with a relevant background to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing SEN environment. If you’re dedicated to helping young people develop confidence and enjoy sport, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today through Smile Education’s Specialist SEN Team.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications