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Sports Coach - SEN​/SEMH Behaviour Support

Job in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1, England, UK
Listing for: Teaching Personnel
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-07
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sports Coach - SEN/SEMH Behaviour Support

Location:

Gloucester (GL19).

Contract:

Full-Time, Monday-Friday (Term-Time).

Start Date:

September (potential for immediate start).

If you're a sports coach ready to take your skills in a new direction, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We are recruiting for a SEMH / SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a supportive school environment in Gloucester. This role is ideal for individuals who are confident managing behaviour, building strong relationships, and motivating young people.

You will support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to succeed both academically and socially.

Key duties include:
  • Providing 1:1 and small group support
  • Managing and positively responding to challenging behaviour
  • Supporting emotional regulation and social development
  • Encouraging engagement in learning and school activities
  • Building trust and consistency with students
Qualifications and experience:
  • Engage and motivate young people
  • Stay calm under pressure
  • Manage behaviour effectively
  • Build positive, structured relationships
  • Encourage resilience, teamwork, and discipline
  • Youth work / youth justice
  • Military or security backgrounds
  • Behaviour support or mentoring roles
  • Criminology or Psychology graduates
  • Experience working with young people (coaching highly valued)
  • Confidence managing challenging behaviour
  • A resilient, proactive, and adaptable mindset
  • Passion for supporting students with additional needs
Benefits:
  • A rewarding role making a real difference every day
  • Experience in SEN and SEMH education
  • A pathway into careers such as teaching, psychology, or youth work
  • Ongoing support from experienced education professionals

Ready to bring your coaching skills into the classroom?

Apply today and start a career to continue making an impact in a meaningful way.

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