Overview
SEN Sports Coach / Active Learning Mentor
Job Title: SEN Sports Coach / Active Learning Mentor
Area: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / November 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive £110-£150 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the school
We're working with an outstanding specialist school that supports students aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. The team is warm, welcoming, and focused on creating a safe, inclusive space where students can truly thrive.
The Role
Are you passionate about sport, physical activity, and inspiring young people? We are looking for a committed Sports Coach to join a supportive specialist school setting where every child is given the opportunity to develop confidence, independence, and a love for movement.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging sports and physical activities
* Encourage teamwork and promote wellbeing
* Support students to develop physical and social skills
* Work closely with SEN teachers and support staff to ensure sessions are inclusive, accessible, and enjoyable for all learners
What we’re looking for
* Experience working with children in SEND or specialist school settings
* A confident, energetic approach to leading sports and active sessions
* Strong behaviour management skills and adaptability to meet individual needs
* An understanding of supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, or physical disabilities
* A passion for inclusive education and promoting confidence, teamwork, and independence through sport
Eligibility
* Hold Right to Work in the UK
* Hold an enhanced DBS certificate with online update service OR be willing to process a new application
* Provide two professional child-related references
Application
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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