Sports Coach in Basildon)

Academics; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a confident Sports Coach to work in a Secondary SEMH Alternative Provision in Basildon. The role involves delivering PE sessions and engaging disengaged students. Candidates should have a strong background in coaching or youth work, with the opportunity for a long-term position and potential for permanence. The salary ranges from £90 to £96 per day and requires a full-time commitment during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support in SEN/SEMH environments.
• Strong ability to engage and motivate students through sport.
• Willingness to undertake up-to-date Safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE sessions across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.
• Promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
• Support pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs.

Skills

Engagement and motivation of students

Experience in SEMH

Ability to deliver PE sessions

Education

Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Safeguarding training

Team Teach training (or willingness to learn)

Job description

Sports Coach - SEN / SEMH Setting - Education and training

Location: Basildon, Essex

Start Date: ASAP

Long-term role with permanent opportunities

About the school

Academics is seeking a confident, energetic and resilient Sports Coach to work within a Secondary SEMH Alternative Provision based in Basildon, Essex.

You will deliver PE sessions across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4, engaging students who may be disengaged from learning. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model, promoting physical fitness, teamwork and healthy lifestyles while implementing the school's sports curriculum effectively.

This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)
• ADHD and associated behavioural challenges

Many pupils have struggled in mainstream education, and some have EHCPs. The school provides a therapeutic, structured and supportive environment to help them thrive.

The role is suitable for experienced sports coaches as well as those with a strong background in coaching, mentoring, or youth work. This is a long-term opportunity, with potential to become permanent.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Basildon, Essex
• Role: Sports Coach / Youth Mentor / Teaching Assistant
• SEN/SEMH support
• ASAP start
• Long-term, potential to go permanent
• Temp to Perm
• Full time
• Salary: £90-96 per day
• Working hours: Monday-Friday, term time only

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU or alternative provision (desirable)
• Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent (preferred)
• GCSE Maths & English
• Strong ability to engage and motivate students through sport
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (can be provided by Academics)
• Team Teach training or willingness to learn

Eligibility (Required by Academics)

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• Two professional references covering the last two years

Other Information

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Academics is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates must complete full safeguarding and vetting checks. All individuals working with children and vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.