Long-Term | Full-Time | Specialist SEND School
A specialist SEND school in Ellesmere Port is looking for a passionate Sports Coach to join their team as a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent position for the right person.
The school provides a nurturing, supportive and highly structured environment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, including pupils with autism and complex learning needs. This role would be based in secondary between KS3 and KS4.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or supporting young people who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference to pupils' education, confidence and development.
The Role
As a Sports Coach working as a Teaching Assistant, you'll use sport and physical activity as a positive way to engage pupils and support their learning and development.
You'll work closely with teachers and specialist staff, providing 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
You'll help pupils to:
Build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
Develop communication and social skills
Improve teamwork and cooperation
Develop emotional regulation
Manage behaviour and emotions positively
Build positive relationships with adults and peers
Develop motivation and engagement
Develop independence and life skills
Recognise their strengths and celebrate achievements
Develop a positive attitude towards learning
Sport at the Heart of Learning
This isn't simply a sports coaching role.
You'll be working as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils across the school day while using your sporting background to engage, motivate and build positive relationships.
For some pupils, sport and physical activity can provide a powerful way to communicate, build trust and experience success.
You'll use activities such as team games, physical challenges and structured sporting activities to develop confidence, communication, teamwork, resilience and emotional regulation.
You'll also support pupils within the classroom and wider school environment, working alongside teachers to help them access their education and achieve their individual goals.
About the School
The school provides a specialist education setting for children and young people with additional needs, with a strong focus on individual development, independence and preparing pupils for their future.
The environment is calm, structured and nurturing, with staff working closely together to understand each pupil's individual needs and provide consistent support.
Relationships are at the heart of the school, and staff are encouraged to celebrate small steps of progress and help pupils recognise their strengths.
Your Experience
We're looking for an enthusiastic Sports Coach who is interested in working as a Teaching Assistant and has the patience, resilience and compassion needed to support pupils with additional needs.
Your experience could come from:
Sports Coaching
PE Teaching or Sports Studies
Teaching Assistant or SEN roles
SEND or ASD environments
Special schools
Alternative Provision
Youth Work or Mentoring
Children's Care or Residential Support
Community Sports
Football, rugby or other team sportsWe're Looking For Someone Who Can
Use sport to engage and motivate young people
Work effectively as a Teaching Assistant
Build positive and trusting relationships
Support pupils with SEND and ASD
Remain calm, patient and consistent
Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Work effectively alongside teachers and specialist staff
Celebrate progress and recognise achievements
Be a positive and enthusiastic role modelWhy This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sports Coach who wants to take their passion for sport into education and work as a Teaching Assistant within a specialist SEND environment.
You could be the person who helps a young person discover a passion for sport, build confidence, develop new skills and realise what they are capable of achieving.
If you're passionate about sport, education and supporting young people with SEND, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Helen Davies at Simply Education on (phone number removed) to find out more
Salary description
£20000.00 - £23000.00 per year