Sports Coach - SEMH Provision

senploy; High Peak; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational institution in the High Peak area is seeking a passionate Sports Assistant to support autistic students in engaging PE lessons. The successful candidate will help students build confidence and social skills through tailored sports activities. Experience with young people is preferred but not essential. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development in a friendly school environment.

Benefits

Equal pay with permanent staff after 13 weeks

Free specialist CPD and training

DBS reimbursement after 20 working days

Lifestyle discounts

Dedicated consultant support

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3 months' experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support PE lessons and run activities for students.
• Encourage positive attitudes through sport.
• Help with behavior in groups or one-to-one.

Skills

Love for sports

Working with young people

Patience

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

Sports Assistant - Secondary School - High Peak Area | Step Teachers

Love working with young people and passionate about sport? Want a role where you can really make a difference to students with autism and social or emotional needs?

Role: Sports Assistant supporting autistic students in a small high school in the High Peak area that caters for children with Autism & Social/Emotional needs.

Start: ASAP

Pay: £100-£115/day (PAYE, based on experience)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm

• Equal pay with permanent staff after 13 weeks
• Access to FREE specialist CPD and training tailored to autism education
• DBS reimbursement after 20 working days
• Step Perks including 24/7 GP access, wellbeing support, and lifestyle discounts
• Dedicated consultant support with extensive local knowledge
• Refer-a-Friend bonus - earn £100* for successful referrals

Why Join Us?

This school, set in the beautiful High Peak area, supports autistic teens in a calm, friendly setting. With small classes and a focus on personalised learning, you'll help students build confidence, stay active, and develop social skills through tailored sports and PE sessions.

What You'll Do:

Support PE lessons and run activities that get students moving, having fun, and feel good about themselves. You'll work in groups or one-to-one, helping with behaviour and encouraging positive attitudes through sport. Flexibility is key, you might help in other lessons too.

Who We're Looking For:

Someone who loves sport and enjoys working with young people with additional needs. Patience, understanding, and a can-do attitude are a must. Experience with autistic students is a big plus but not essential.

What You Need:

• A CV covering your last 10 years
• At least 3 months' experience supporting young people
• Right to work in the UK
• Photo ID and proof of address
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
• Two recent references
• Passion for helping young people thrive

Interested?

Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester) or click APPLY below now to start the next step in your career!