Sports Coach - PRU

Prospero Teaching; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking an experienced Sports Coach to support students with SEMH needs in a primary PRU. The successful candidate will engage pupils through sports, coordinate activities, and collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor progress. Ideal candidates should possess Safeguarding training, Team Teach Level 2, and a passion for sports. A generous daily pay between £95 and £105 is offered, along with opportunities for professional development and DBS processing support.

Benefits

Free accredited training courses

Support with interview preparations

Support with lesson planning and classroom management

Recommend-a-friend referral scheme

Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training (desired but can be provided).
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Co-ordinate fun and engaging activities for pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to monitor progress.

Skills

Passion for sports

Excellent behaviour management strategies

Calm and resilient nature

Job description

Position: Sports Coach - PRU

Location: Manchester (M11)

Pay: £95 - £105 per day, depending on experience

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Are you an experienced sports coach looking for a new role? We are currently seeking sports coaches to join a primary PRU in the Longsight area, supporting KS2 with SEMH needs. This is an excellent opportunity to use sports as a way to engage pupils into their studies.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, using passion for sports as a way to re‑engage.
• Co‑ordinating fun and engaging activities for pupils.
• Collaborating with teachers and parents to monitor progress.

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided).
• Team Teach Level 2 is highly desired.
• A passion for sports and delivering sports sessions.
• A calm and resilient nature.
• Excellent behaviour management strategies.

Eligibility & Requirements

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

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits

• Access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development.
• Support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role.
• Support with lesson planning and classroom management to help you create stimulating and varied lessons.
• A generous recommend‑a‑friend referral scheme.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.

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