School Sports Coach

School Sports Coach - SEND & SEMH Provision

Preston, Central Lancashire
£106 per day
Full-Time | Temp to Perm | Term Time Only

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and energetic School Sports Coach to work within specialist SEND and SEMH provisions across Preston and the surrounding Central Lancashire area.

This is a full-time, term-time only position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, with temp-to-perm opportunities available for successful candidates.

You will use sport and physical activity as a tool to engage and support students with additional needs. Some pupils may display challenging behaviour, so strong behaviour management, resilience, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Delivering structured sports sessions and physical activities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Promoting teamwork, confidence, and positive behaviour

• Assisting teaching staff in managing engagement and participation

• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

• Available Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (term time only)

• Able to travel across Preston and surrounding areas

• Minimum 24 months employment references with no large unexplained gaps

• Willing to apply and pay for an Enhanced Child DBS and register it on the Update Service

• Energetic, resilient, and passionate about working with young people

This is an excellent opportunity for a sports coach looking to gain experience within specialist education and progress into a long-term school-based career.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

* You must have legal right to work in the UK

* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.

*T's & C's apply.