Sports coach SEND

TeacherActive; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking passionate Sports Coaches to work with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). In this role, you will lead engaging physical activity sessions tailored to each student's needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND settings and the ability to foster an inclusive environment. You'll receive professional support and flexible working arrangements while making a meaningful impact through sport.

Benefits

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering sports or physical activity sessions in SEND or alternative education settings.
• Ability to adapt activities to suit individual needs.
• Create a positive and structured environment during sports sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and inclusive physical activity sessions for children and young people with SEND.
• Provide personalised support tailored to each student’s needs.
• Work with individuals with a range of SEND, including autism, SEMH, and ADHD.

Skills

Experience delivering sports sessions

Confidence supporting children 1:1 and in groups

Strong group management skills

Patient and caring approach

Job description

Overview

• How do you adapt your coaching style to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all children regardless of ability feel valued and able to participate meaningfully?


• Can you share your experience supporting children with additional needs, such as those on the autism spectrum or with behavioural challenges, particularly in group settings?


• What strategies have you found most effective in gently encouraging children who may be hesitant or struggle with participation in physical activities?

Teacher Active is seeking passionate and experienced Sports Coaches to work with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Southampton and the surrounding areas. As a Sports Coach in this role, you will lead engaging and inclusive physical activity sessions, while providing personalised support tailored to each student’s needs. You’ll be working with individuals with a range of SEND, including autism (ASD), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), severe and profound learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD), emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and ADHD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Sports Coaches who are energetic, proactive, and committed to promoting inclusion through sport. You’ll be working within SEND provisions and alternative education settings that understand the powerful role sport can play in supporting emotional, social, and behavioural development.

In return, you’ll benefit from ongoing professional support, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to be part of a growing, values-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference through sport.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and inclusive physical activity sessions for children and young people with SEND.


• Provide personalised support tailored to each student’s needs.


• Work with individuals with a range of SEND, including autism (ASD), SEMH, SLD/PMLD, EBD, and ADHD.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering sports or physical activity sessions in SEND or alternative education settings


• Confidence supporting children both 1:1 and in small groups, with the ability to adapt activities to suit individual needs


• Strong group management skills, creating a positive and structured environment during sports sessions


• A patient, caring, and encouraging approach to working with children who may face additional social, emotional, or behavioural challenges

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with onboarding and ongoing support


• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)


• CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression platform


• Market-leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you’re taxed correctly with no hidden admin fees or deductions from your pay.

If you are interested in this position, please click Apply Now and a member of our friendly team will be in touch.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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