Sports Coach

Job Title: Sports Coach (SEN School)
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (term time only considered)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Sports Coach to join our dedicated team at a specialist SEN school in Blackpool. The successful candidate will deliver inclusive, engaging, and structured physical activity sessions tailored to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about sport, physical development, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated PE and sports sessions appropriate to pupils’ individual needs and abilities

• Promote physical wellbeing, teamwork, confidence, and positive behaviour through sport

• Adapt activities to ensure accessibility, inclusion, and safety for all pupils

• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and therapy staff to support EHCP outcomes

• Maintain a safe learning environment in line with safeguarding and health & safety requirements

• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to informal assessments and reports as required

Person Specification

• Experience working as a sports coach, PE instructor, or similar role

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable

• A calm, patient, and flexible approach with strong behaviour management skills

• Relevant coaching or sports qualification (e.g. Level 2 or above) preferred

• A good understanding of inclusive practice and child-centred learning

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming working environment

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist education setting

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and Levi will be in touch with next steps. 

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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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