Sports Coach

Location: Merelake

Sports Coach - Alsager

Long-Term | Full-Time | Specialist ASD School

A specialist school in Alsager supporting pupils ASD within special school setting. They looking for a passionate Sports Coach to join their team as a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent position for the right person.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sports Coach who wants to use their passion for sport to make a genuine difference to young people's lives, supporting their education, confidence, behaviour and personal development.

As a Sports Coach working as a Teaching Assistant, you'll use sport and physical activity as a positive tool to engage pupils, develop confidence and encourage participation in education.

You'll work closely with teachers and the wider support team, providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASD and additional needs.

Sport and physical activity will be used to help pupils:

Build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
Develop communication and social skills
Improve teamwork and cooperation
Develop emotional regulation
Manage behaviour and emotions positively
Build positive relationships with adults and peers
Develop motivation and engagement
Recognise their strengths and achievements
Develop a positive attitude towards education
Improve physical wellbeing and confidence

Sport at the Heart of Learning

This isn't simply a sports coaching role.

You'll be working as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils throughout their school day while using your sporting background to engage, motivate and build positive relationships.

You could be supporting a pupil who finds traditional classroom learning challenging to discover an activity they enjoy and feel successful in.

You'll help young people develop important skills such as teamwork, resilience, communication, discipline and perseverance, while creating opportunities for them to experience success.

Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you'll help create an environment where pupils feel safe, supported and confident enough to participate and learn.

Your Experience

We're looking for an enthusiastic Sports Coach who is interested in working as a Teaching Assistant and can build strong professional relationships with young people.

Your experience could come from:

Sports Coaching
PE Teaching or Sports Studies
Teaching Assistant or SEN roles
SEND or ASD environments
Alternative Provision
Youth Work or Mentoring
Children's Care or Residential Support
Community Sports
Football, rugby or other team sports
Personal Training or fitness

We're Looking For Someone Who Can

Use sport to engage and motivate young people
Work effectively as a Teaching Assistant
Build positive and trusting relationships
Support pupils with ASD and additional needs
Remain calm, patient and consistent
Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Work effectively alongside teachers and specialist staff
Celebrate progress and recognise achievements
Be a positive and enthusiastic role model

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sports Coach who wants to take their passion for sport into education and work as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist ASD school.

You could be the person who helps a young person discover a passion for sport, rebuild their confidence, develop new skills and realise what they are capable of achieving.

If you're passionate about sport, education and supporting young people with ASD, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Helen Davies at Simply Education on (phone number removed) to find out more