Sports Coach - Southampton

TeacherActive; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Eastleigh is seeking passionate Sports Coaches to inspire and mentor children with special educational needs and disabilities. This role involves leading inclusive sports sessions, fostering confidence and teamwork, and acting as a positive role model. Join a team dedicated to making a difference and enjoy flexible working opportunities and professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Be patient, calm, and empathetic.
• Be open to learning and committed to making a positive impact.
• Be comfortable working with children with SEND and challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical activity sessions to inspire and support young people.
• Tailor approach to meet individual needs of students with SEND.
• Act as a mentor and positive role model.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Ability to build rapport

Comfortable with SEND children

Job description

Overview

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 and Mentor, you'll do more than lead physical activity sessions — you'll inspire, guide, and support young people who have faced unique challenges in their lives. Through inclusive and engaging sports sessions, you'll help students build confidence, teamwork, and resilience, tailoring your approach to meet the individual needs of those with 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.

We're looking for passionate, energetic coaches who believe in the power of sport to change lives. You'll work within supportive SEND and alternative education settings that recognise how sport can boost emotional, social, and behavioural development — while acting as a mentor and positive role model who helps each young person realise their potential.

In return, you'll receive ongoing professional development, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to grow within a values‑driven team that's dedicated to making a lasting difference through sport. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and mentor the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Be patient, calm, and empathetic.
• Be open to learning and committed to making a positive impact.
• Be comfortable working with children with SEND and challenging behaviour.
• Be able to build rapport with students and help them feel safe and supported.
• Driving is highly desirable due to the location and nature of the role.
• Experience in an education or care setting is a bonus, but not essential.

Benefitsh3>

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Contact

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EEO Statement

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