Sports Coach​/Behaviour Support Assistant

Sports Coach / Behaviour Support Assistant (SEND) - Filton, Bristol

Location:

Filton, Bristol

Start Date:

June / September 2026
Daily Rate: £95 - £125 (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Full-time, long-term

We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Sports Coach / Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive SEND school in Filton, Bristol. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in June or September 2026.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will use your sports coaching background to support students with behaviour and engagement. You will work closely with pupils both in lessons and through physical activity-based learning, helping them regulate emotions, build confidence, and develop positive behaviours.

This SEND school provides a nurturing and structured environment for pupils with additional needs. The staff team is welcoming and supportive, with a strong focus on positive praise and encouragement to help every student succeed.

• Deliver and support sports and physical activities to engage students
• Provide behaviour support on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Help de‑escalate challenging situations using calm and consistent approaches
• Build strong relationships with students to promote trust and engagement
• Support students both in and out of the classroom
• Encourage teamwork, resilience, and positive behaviour

The school supports pupils with Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, which may include:

• Anxiety, low mood, or emotional regulation challenges
• Behavioural difficulties, including op positional behaviour
• Additional needs such as ADHD, attachment disorders, or anxiety disorders

Students respond well to structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement, particularly through active and practical learning approaches.

• Background in sports coaching, PE, or youth work
• Experience working with SEND, ASD, or SEMH (desirable)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Energetic, resilient, and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Team Teach Courses Available in May and August 2026
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the United Kingdom check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.