SEN Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | Litherland, Sefton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 190356 |
Summary
SEN Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
Location: Bootle
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Pay: £95 - £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
We are excited to be recruiting for a Sports Coach with SEN experience to work in a thriving school in Bootle. This is a fantastic split role, where you will combine responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant within the SEN provision alongside delivering engaging sports and physical activity sessions for pupils with a range of additional needs.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children both in the classroom and through sport, helping them to develop their confidence, wellbeing and social skills.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support in class, following pupils' EHCPs
Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support in class, following pupils' EHCPs
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Deliver fun, structured sports coaching sessions tailored to children with varying SEN, including autism and social, emotional needs
Deliver fun, structured sports coaching sessions tailored to children with varying SEN, including autism and social, emotional needs
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Encourage participation, teamwork and resilience through physical activity
Encourage participation, teamwork and resilience through physical activity
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Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where needed
Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where needed
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Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support
Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support
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Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and engaged
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and engaged
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential
Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential
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Background in sports coaching, PE, or physical activity delivery (school or community setting)
Background in sports coaching, PE, or physical activity delivery (school or community setting)
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Strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt sessions to meet individual needs
Strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt sessions to meet individual needs
-
Patient, enthusiastic and creative approach
Patient, enthusiastic and creative approach
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Team Teach training is desirable
Team Teach training is desirable
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Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
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A unique opportunity to blend sports coaching with SEN classroom support
A unique opportunity to blend sports coaching with SEN classroom support
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Ongoing CPD and training through our agency
Ongoing CPD and training through our agency
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Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
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Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
This role would be ideal for a Sports Coach, PE graduate or Teaching Assistant looking to use their skills to make a real impact on the lives of children with additional needs.
Apply today to secure this exciting SEN Sports Coach role in Bootle.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Bootle
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Pay: £95 - £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
We are excited to be recruiting for a Sports Coach with SEN experience to work in a thriving school in Bootle. This is a fantastic split role, where you will combine responsibilities as a Teaching Assistant within the SEN provision alongside delivering engaging sports and physical activity sessions for pupils with a range of additional needs.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children both in the classroom and through sport, helping them to develop their confidence, wellbeing and social skills.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support in class, following pupils' EHCPs
Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support in class, following pupils' EHCPs
-
Deliver fun, structured sports coaching sessions tailored to children with varying SEN, including autism and social, emotional needs
Deliver fun, structured sports coaching sessions tailored to children with varying SEN, including autism and social, emotional needs
-
Encourage participation, teamwork and resilience through physical activity
Encourage participation, teamwork and resilience through physical activity
-
Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where needed
Use behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where needed
-
Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support
Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and other professionals to provide consistent support
-
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and engaged
Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils feel valued and engaged
Requirements:
-
Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential
Experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential
-
Background in sports coaching, PE, or physical activity delivery (school or community setting)
Background in sports coaching, PE, or physical activity delivery (school or community setting)
-
Strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt sessions to meet individual needs
Strong behaviour management and the ability to adapt sessions to meet individual needs
-
Patient, enthusiastic and creative approach
Patient, enthusiastic and creative approach
-
Team Teach training is desirable
Team Teach training is desirable
-
Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
-
A unique opportunity to blend sports coaching with SEN classroom support
A unique opportunity to blend sports coaching with SEN classroom support
-
Ongoing CPD and training through our agency
Ongoing CPD and training through our agency
-
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
-
Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
This role would be ideal for a Sports Coach, PE graduate or Teaching Assistant looking to use their skills to make a real impact on the lives of children with additional needs.
Apply today to secure this exciting SEN Sports Coach role in Bootle.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.