Sports Coach - SEN Provisions

Sports Coach - SEN Provisions

📍 Northumberland
🕒 Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available | 8:30am - 3:30pm

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and resilient Sports Coaches to work within SEN provisions across Northumberland. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs through sport, physical activity and positive engagement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting confidence, teamwork, wellbeing and positive behaviour while supporting learners with a range of special educational needs, including SEMH, ASD and behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions
• Support pupils both inside and outside of the classroom
• Build positive and trusting relationships with learners
• Encourage participation, teamwork and emotional wellbeing
• Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to meet individual pupil needs

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Experience within SEN, SEMH or alternative provision settings is advantageous
• A background in sports coaching, mentoring or youth work is preferred
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A patient, resilient and positive attitude
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable

Safeguarding Requirements:

• An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service is preferred
• Applicants without one must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about using sport and physical activity to positively impact the lives of young people and support their development both socially and emotionally.

To apply or for further information, please get in touch today.

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