Sports Coach & Behaviour Specialist - SEMH Schools

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 18.450 - 33.210; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Consultant support

PD & training

SEMH experience

Long-term opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic and resilient Sports Coaches and Behaviour Specialists to work in SEMH schools across Chorley and Skelmersdale. These roles include full-time and flexible day-to-day opportunities with competitive pay and ongoing consultant support, enabling you to help pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs using sports to engage and motivate.

A DBS on the Update Service is desirable (or willingness to obtain one), and prior

Formación

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, sports settings, youth clubs, coaching environments or care settings.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Sports coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsabilidades

• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Use sports and physical activities as a tool to engage and motivate students.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage attendance, participation and achievement.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-confidence.

Conocimientos

Sports coaching

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Empathy

Resilience

Child/youth experience

Descripción del empleo

Locations: Chorley & Skelmersdale
Job Types: Full-Time, Long-Term & Day-to-Day Supply Opportunities
Pay: Competitive daily rates / salary dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and resilient Sports Coaches and Behaviour Specialists to work within a range of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools across Chorley and Skelmersdale.

These roles are ideal for individuals with a background in sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, behaviour support, or alternative provision who are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Whether you are seeking a full-time position or flexible day-to-day work, we have opportunities available to suit your availability.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Use sports and physical activities as a tool to engage and motivate students.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage attendance, participation and achievement.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
• Support students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and self-confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, sports settings, youth clubs, coaching environments or care settings.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
• Sports coaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits

• Full-time and flexible day-to-day opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Valuable experience within SEMH and specialist education settings.
• Potential for long‑term and permanent placements.

If you are a passionate Sports Coach, Behaviour Mentor, Behaviour Specialist, or experienced youth worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss opportunities across SEMH schools in Chorley and Skelmersdale.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.