Sports Coach / SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £107 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Irlam, City and Borough of Salford |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 196948 |
Summary
Sports Coach / SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Irlam
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Irlam who are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach / SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.
This is a split timetable role, ideal for someone with a passion for sport who also enjoys supporting children with additional needs. You will spend part of your week delivering engaging sports sessions and the remainder providing classroom and SEN support across the school.
The Role:
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Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions to pupils
Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions to pupils
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Promote teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour through sport
Promote teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour through sport
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Support pupils with SEN within the classroom environment
Support pupils with SEN within the classroom environment
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Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support learning and engagement
Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support learning and engagement
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Provide tailored support to pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural or learning support
Provide tailored support to pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural or learning support
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience in sports coaching, PE or physical activity (school or community-based)
Experience in sports coaching, PE or physical activity (school or community-based)
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Experience supporting children with SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD or similar desirable)
Experience supporting children with SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD or similar desirable)
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Calm, patient and adaptable approach
Calm, patient and adaptable approach
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Confident managing small groups and engaging children positively
Confident managing small groups and engaging children positively
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Passionate about inclusion and child development
Passionate about inclusion and child development
What's On Offer:
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Full-time, consistent hours (no evenings or weekends)
Full-time, consistent hours (no evenings or weekends)
-
Supportive school environment with on-the-job guidance
Supportive school environment with on-the-job guidance
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Opportunity to combine sports coaching with SEN classroom experience
Opportunity to combine sports coaching with SEN classroom experience
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Ideal role for sports graduates, coaches or aspiring teachers
Ideal role for sports graduates, coaches or aspiring teachers
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact both on the playground and in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.
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: Irlam
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Irlam who are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach / SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.
This is a split timetable role, ideal for someone with a passion for sport who also enjoys supporting children with additional needs. You will spend part of your week delivering engaging sports sessions and the remainder providing classroom and SEN support across the school.
The Role:
-
Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions to pupils
Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions to pupils
-
Promote teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour through sport
Promote teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour through sport
-
Support pupils with SEN within the classroom environment
Support pupils with SEN within the classroom environment
-
Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support learning and engagement
Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support learning and engagement
-
Provide tailored support to pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural or learning support
Provide tailored support to pupils who may require additional emotional, behavioural or learning support
The Ideal Candidate:
-
Experience in sports coaching, PE or physical activity (school or community-based)
Experience in sports coaching, PE or physical activity (school or community-based)
-
Experience supporting children with SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD or similar desirable)
Experience supporting children with SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD or similar desirable)
-
Calm, patient and adaptable approach
Calm, patient and adaptable approach
-
Confident managing small groups and engaging children positively
Confident managing small groups and engaging children positively
-
Passionate about inclusion and child development
Passionate about inclusion and child development
What's On Offer:
-
Full-time, consistent hours (no evenings or weekends)
Full-time, consistent hours (no evenings or weekends)
-
Supportive school environment with on-the-job guidance
Supportive school environment with on-the-job guidance
-
Opportunity to combine sports coaching with SEN classroom experience
Opportunity to combine sports coaching with SEN classroom experience
-
Ideal role for sports graduates, coaches or aspiring teachers
Ideal role for sports graduates, coaches or aspiring teachers
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact both on the playground and in the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.
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.