Sports Coach - SEMH Students

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a confident Sports Coach for a Secondary SEMH Alternative Provision in Northenden, Manchester. The role involves delivering engaging PE sessions, promoting physical fitness, and mentoring students with varying needs. This full-time position offers flexibility regarding contract extension based on performance, with a starting salary of £110 per day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar SEMH setting.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Team Teach qualified or signed up to attend training.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through PE sessions in a Secondary SEMH environment.
• Implement the school sport programme effectively.
• Act as a role model for disengaged pupils.

Skills

Experience in SEMH settings

Ability to deliver PE sessions

Mentoring skills

Confidence in promoting physical fitness

Education

LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Sports Coach SEN setting

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a confident and energetic Sports Coach to engage students in a Secondary SEMH Alternative Provision in Northenden.

You will be needed to deliver PE sessions across all ages. You must be confident in implementing the school sport programme effectively promoting physical fitness and healthy lifestyles and be a perfect role model for pupils who are disengaged with their studies.

The school is for students in Key Stage 2 Key Stage 4, many of whom have found it difficult to be successful in a mainstream school and some with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school is a provision for a range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, speech and language difficulties and severe social, emotional and mental health difficulties, for example, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),

The position is open to all experienced and those who have a strong background in delivering and mentoring sports to children and young adults. Depending on performance, the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location Northenden (M22)
Position Youth Worker/ TA
Type of work Classroom support
Contract or position start date Jan 2025
Duration / Likely Duration Full academic Year
Contract or position end date (if applicable) July 2025
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary – Permanent
Full time/part time Full time
Minimum rate of pay GBP110 per day
Hours Mon Fri (term time only)
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a similar setting / SEMH/ PRU
LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
Team Teach qualified (or signed up to attend the with our agency)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

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 child related references that cover at least the last two years
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