Sports Coach / Activity Support Mentor

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Sports Coach in Rochdale to deliver engaging physical activities for students with complex learning needs. The role requires strong behaviour management skills and a confident approach to leading sports. Candidates should have experience in SEND settings and hold the right to work in the UK. Salary is competitive at £110-£140 per day, and the position is full-time and permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sports and active sessions for children.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Willingness to process a new enhanced child DBS application if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging sports and physical activities.
• Encourage teamwork and promote wellbeing.
• Support students in developing physical and social skills.

Skills

Experience working with children in SEND or specialist school settings

Strong behaviour management skills

Confident, energetic approach to leading sports

Understanding of supporting pupils with autism

Passion for inclusive education

Job description

Overview

SEN Sports Coach / Active Learning Mentor

Area: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / October 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive £110-£140 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school

We're working with an outstanding specialist school that supports students aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. The team is warm, welcoming, and focused on creating a safe, inclusive space where students can truly thrive.

About the role

This role involves planning and delivering engaging sports and physical activities, encouraging teamwork, promoting wellbeing, and supporting students to develop physical and social skills. You'll work closely with SEN teachers and support staff to ensure sessions are inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable for all learners.

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children in SEND or specialist school settings
• A confident, energetic approach to leading sports and active sessions
• Strong behaviour management skills and adaptability to meet individual needs
• An understanding of supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, or physical disabilities
• A passion for inclusive education and promoting confidence, teamwork, and independence through sport

To be eligible you must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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