Sports Coach

Teacheractive Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational service provider is seeking Sports Coaches in Sefton to support students with special educational needs. The role involves leading activities, building trusting relationships, and working collaboratively with educators. Ideal candidates will have a coaching background and a passion for youth development. This position offers competitive daily pay, opportunities for progression, and specialized training.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Specialist SEN training

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching, youth work, or education.
• Resilient and adaptable personality.
• Desire to support young people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups and individual learners with SEND needs.
• Lead structured activities to build confidence.
• Work with teams to create positive learning environments.

Skills

Experience in sports coaching

Ability to work with challenging behaviours

Passion for helping youth through sport

Job description

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

The Role

• 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. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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