Sports Coach - SEMH Students

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provision in Manchester seeks a confident Sports Coach to inspire and engage SEMH students. The role involves delivering PE sessions, promoting healthy lifestyles, and serving as a role model. Ideal candidates will have experience in sports mentoring and a strong background in supporting children with diverse needs. Opportunities for contract extension or permanent positions may arise based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH/PRU settings required.
• Recent safeguarding training within last year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PE sessions promoting physical fitness.
• Engage students with various needs in a supportive environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Physical Fitness Promotion

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

GCSE Maths and English

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Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Prospero Teaching is seeking a confident and energetic Sports Coach to engage students in a Secondary SEMH Alternative Provision in Northenden. The coach will deliver PE sessions across all ages, promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles, serving as a role model for pupils who are disengaged with their studies.

The school caters to students in Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4, many with difficulties in mainstream schooling and some with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The provision supports students with various needs, including autism spectrum disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, speech and language difficulties, and severe social, emotional, and mental health challenges such as ADHD.

This position is suitable for experienced individuals with a strong background in sports mentoring for children and young adults. Depending on performance, there may be opportunities for contract extension or a permanent role.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Northenden (M22)
• Position: Youth Worker/TA
• Type of work: Classroom support
• Start date: January 2025
• Duration: Full academic year (ending July 2025)
• Contract type: Temporary to permanent
• Full-time
• Pay rate: GBP 110 per day
• Hours: Monday to Friday (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in SEMH/PRU settings
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher (preferable)
• GCSE Maths and English; computer literate
• Recent safeguarding training (within last year)
• Team Teach qualification or willingness to attend training

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the update service or willingness to process a new application
• Two professional child-related references covering the last two years