Sports Coach
Location: Rossendale
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:50am – 3:30pm
Pay: £13.75 – £14.50 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a committed and resilient Sports Coach to work within a specialist SEN school in Rossendale, supporting Key Stage 4 students with additional needs.
This role involves working closely with students who may present with challenging behaviour, using sport and physical activity to promote engagement, emotional regulation and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver and support sports and physical activity sessions
* Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs
* Build positive, professional relationships with students
* Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
* Use sport as a tool to encourage teamwork, confidence and self-regulation
Working in an SEN Setting
Working in a specialist SEN school is both rewarding and demanding. Students require consistency, patience and understanding. Progress may be gradual, but the impact you make on students’ confidence, behaviour and wellbeing can be significant.
The Ideal Candidate
* Experience working with SEN or challenging behaviour is desirable
* Calm, confident and consistent approach
* Passion for sport and working with young people
* Able to manage challenging situations professionally
* Committed to supporting young people to succeed
If you are a sports coach looking for a rewarding role in a specialist setting, we encourage you to apply for an ASAP start.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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