Location: Wirral
Pay: £93 – £115 per day | Weekly Pay
Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
Contract: Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Start Date: ASAP
We are recruiting a motivated and passionate Sports Coach to join a specialist SEN School and Alternative Provision in Wirral. As a Sports Coach, you will support KS2–KS4 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs by using sport and physical activity as a tool for engagement, behaviour regulation and personal development.
This Sports Coach role is ideal for individuals with experience in sports coaching, youth work, behaviour mentoring or aspiring PE Teachers looking to build long-term experience within specialist education. You will work alongside experienced teaching and pastoral teams to positively influence young people who face barriers to mainstream education.
The Role
As a Sports Coach, you will deliver structured and engaging sports sessions while building positive relationships with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support. The Sports Coach will play a key role in promoting resilience, confidence, teamwork and emotional regulation through physical activity and mentoring.
As a Sports Coach, you will:
* Deliver structured sports and physical activity sessions to KS2–KS4 pupils
* Use sport as a tool for behaviour regulation, engagement and relationship building
* Support pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviours both in and out of lessons
* Act as a positive role model, mentor and consistent adult presence
* Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupil progress
* Promote physical wellbeing, teamwork, discipline and confidence
* Maintain high expectations around behaviour, engagement and effort
* Follow safeguarding, behaviour and health & safety procedures at all times
About You
We are looking for a resilient, energetic and adaptable Sports Coach who is passionate about supporting vulnerable and disengaged young people.
Essential Requirements
* Experience coaching sports or working with young people in education or youth settings
* Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* Passion for supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
* Ability to remain calm, consistent and professional in challenging situations
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Desirable Requirements
* Experience working within SEN schools or alternative provision settings
* Background in behaviour mentoring, youth work or pastoral support
* Aspiring PE Teachers or graduates looking to gain school-based experience
What YES Offers
* 12-week temp-to-perm pathway into a permanent school contract
* Competitive daily pay with weekly payroll
* FREE CPD training and career development opportunities
* Ongoing 1:1 consultant support throughout your placement
* Long-term experience within SEN and specialist education settings
* Opportunities for career progression within education and pastoral support roles
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Youth Education Service (YES) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Apply Today
We welcome applications from Sports Coaches who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people with SEMH needs.
If you are looking for a rewarding Sports Coach role where you can use sport to inspire, motivate and support pupils within specialist education, we would love to hear from you
Salary description
£92.65 - £115.00 per day