Sports Coach SEMH Setting
Job description
Sports Coach – SEMH Primary School (Temp to Perm)
Location: Preston, PR4
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13.75+ per hour
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sports Coach to join a supportive SEN primary school. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners through sport and physical activity while providing personal care and individual support where needed.
The Role:
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Delivering engaging sports and physical education sessions tailored to SEMH primary pupils.
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Supporting the development of physical, social, and emotional skills through structured activities.
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Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
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Assisting with personal care routines as part of the daily role.
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Building positive relationships and being a consistent, encouraging role model.
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Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and therapists to create inclusive learning opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working with children with SEMH or SEND needs (school, coaching, or youth work background).
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Passionate about sport, wellbeing, and child development.
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Patient, resilient, and able to manage challenging behaviour with a nurturing approach.
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Willing to support with personal care as part of the role.
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Relevant coaching qualifications (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer:
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Opportunity for a temp-to-perm position in a rewarding school setting.
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Ongoing training and professional development.
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A supportive and collaborative staff team.
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The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives through sport and positive role modelling.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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