Sports Coaches & Sport Graduates – SEN Support Roles
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Lancashire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 206865 |
Summary
Job Title: SEN Sports Coach
Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester
Pay: £102 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Sports Coach to work at a school in Heywood. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with special educational needs through sport, physical activity and structured engagement throughout the school day.
The successful candidate will use sport and physical activity to help pupils build confidence, develop teamwork skills and positively engage in school life. You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to deliver activities that support both physical development and positive behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions for pupils with SEN.
Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions for pupils with SEN.
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Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and social skills through sport.
Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and social skills through sport.
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Help manage behaviour positively through structured activities and routines.
Help manage behaviour positively through structured activities and routines.
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Work alongside teachers and teaching assistants to support pupils during lessons and activities.
Work alongside teachers and teaching assistants to support pupils during lessons and activities.
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Encourage participation, inclusion and a positive attitude towards physical activity.
Encourage participation, inclusion and a positive attitude towards physical activity.
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Provide support for pupils who may need additional encouragement or guidance during the school day.
Provide support for pupils who may need additional encouragement or guidance during the school day.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN.
Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN.
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A background in sport, coaching, youth work or physical education.
A background in sport, coaching, youth work or physical education.
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
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A patient, energetic and positive approach.
A patient, energetic and positive approach.
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A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
What We Offer
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£102 per day.
£102 per day.
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Full-time hours (8:30am - 3:30pm).
Full-time hours (8:30am - 3:30pm).
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A supportive school environment.
A supportive school environment.
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Opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' wellbeing and development.
Opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' wellbeing and development.
- Valuable experience for those considering careers in education, coaching or youth support.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to apply or contact us for more information about the role.
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: Heywood, Greater Manchester
Pay: £102 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated SEN Sports Coach to work at a school in Heywood. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with special educational needs through sport, physical activity and structured engagement throughout the school day.
The successful candidate will use sport and physical activity to help pupils build confidence, develop teamwork skills and positively engage in school life. You will work closely with teaching staff and support teams to deliver activities that support both physical development and positive behaviour.
Key Responsibilities
-
Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions for pupils with SEN.
Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions for pupils with SEN.
-
Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and social skills through sport.
Support pupils in developing confidence, teamwork and social skills through sport.
-
Help manage behaviour positively through structured activities and routines.
Help manage behaviour positively through structured activities and routines.
-
Work alongside teachers and teaching assistants to support pupils during lessons and activities.
Work alongside teachers and teaching assistants to support pupils during lessons and activities.
-
Encourage participation, inclusion and a positive attitude towards physical activity.
Encourage participation, inclusion and a positive attitude towards physical activity.
-
Provide support for pupils who may need additional encouragement or guidance during the school day.
Provide support for pupils who may need additional encouragement or guidance during the school day.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN.
Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN.
-
A background in sport, coaching, youth work or physical education.
A background in sport, coaching, youth work or physical education.
-
Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
-
A patient, energetic and positive approach.
A patient, energetic and positive approach.
-
A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them succeed.
What We Offer
-
£102 per day.
£102 per day.
-
Full-time hours (8:30am - 3:30pm).
Full-time hours (8:30am - 3:30pm).
-
A supportive school environment.
A supportive school environment.
-
Opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' wellbeing and development.
Opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' wellbeing and development.
- Valuable experience for those considering careers in education, coaching or youth support.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to apply or contact us for more information about the role.
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.