Sports Coach

Sports Coach (ENB-SC-ST71) Alsager, England

Role: Sports Coach

Location: Alsager

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a passionate and nurturing individual looking to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Look no further than Simply Education's Sports Coach position in Alsager!

About the School:

Our client, an Ofsted 'good' rated specialist provision, is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach to join their team. The school offers a full national curriculum, including the early years foundation stage, and a variety of different pathways including Unit Award Schemes to GCSEs and BTEC qualifications. With strong community links with the local sixth form, this school prides itself on offering a child-centred learning approach that considers each child's interests, needs, learning pace, and style.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to support students on both a small group and 1:1 basis. The ideal candidate will be passionate and nurturing, with an understanding of Autism (although prior experience is not essential). You must be resourceful and adaptable in your approach, as you will be working with students who require tailored support.

This is an incredible opportunity for the successful Sports Coach to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. If you have a desire to support students with special educational needs and are eager to work in a school that prioritizes a child-centred learning approach.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work with the students' Teacher to deliver high-quality bespoke learning opportunities that focus on the students' interests and vocational studies, as well as functional skills in English and Maths.
2. Support the students to become re-engaged with their learning.
3. Model and promote high behaviour expectations.
4. Communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.
5. Work closely with the students' Teacher to prepare the students for life beyond school.

Key Requirements:

1. An understanding of working with students who have Autism.
2. Knowledge and understanding of vocational education.
3. Strong communication skills.
4. Resilience and the ability to model and promote high behaviour expectations.
5. Ability to inspire and motivate students.
6. Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
7. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
8. Driving license and access to own transport is desirable.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

1. Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.
2. 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone/text/email – that can answer any arising questions or needs.
3. Exclusive access to our Professional Learning Specialists – we offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices, An introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant, and Behaviour management. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill your understanding and approach.
4. Competitive rates of pay.
5. Minimal administration (no time sheets!) – at Simply Education we pride ourselves in making the process easier for you as candidates. We process all timesheets for you ensuring the pay is always on time.
6. Email and SMS verification of bookings – for all bookings you will receive a booking confirmation and directs to the school. You will also have access to an online diary system where you can view your bookings and update your availability.
7. £150 referral scheme - if you refer a friend to us, you will receive a £100 amazon voucher, and your friend will receive a £50 amazon voucher following the successful completion of 10 days.

If you are interested in this Sports Coach position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about this role please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.