Sports Coach in Shepshed, Leicestershire

Sports Coach
With Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
SEMH School | Shepshed (LE12)
Full Time | Temp to Perm | Immediate Start
Pay Scale | Up to £150 a Day
School Day | 8.40am - 15.40pm

Long Term Futures are recruiting an enthusiastic Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Shepshed, supporting pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

This rewarding role combines sports coaching with classroom support, using physical activity to build confidence, encourage positive behaviour and develop emotional regulation.

The school provides a nurturing, structured environment for pupils with EHCPs who require additional support with behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in learning.

Ideal for a Sports Coach, Behaviour Mentor or Teaching Assistant passionate about making a difference through sport and education.

Key Responsibilities as a Sports Coach / SEMH Teaching Assistant

• Deliver engaging PE lessons, sports coaching and structured physical activities.
• Use sport to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and teamwork.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support classroom learning alongside teachers and support staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Use effective behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Adapt activities to support pupils across primary and secondary age groups.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social development.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience as a Sports Coach, PE Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour (desirable).
• Confidence leading sports activities and supporting classroom learning.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for sport and supporting young people's development.
• Relevant Sports Coaching, PE or Teaching Assistant qualifications (desirable).
• Availability for a full-time, long-term position.

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term position with temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Weekly pay up to £150 a day.
• Experience within a specialist SEMH school.
• Free CPD covering SEN, behaviour and safeguarding.
• No day-to-day supply - long-term placements only.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

If you're an enthusiastic Sports Coach or Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference within a specialist SEMH school, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Interviews and trial days are available for suitable candidates.

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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.