Sports Coach

Role: Sports Coach

Location: Crewe

Start date: January or February half term

Salary: 83.33 - 95.75 per day dependent on payroll choice

Simply Education is seeking to appoint a Sports Coach to work with a group of students who have become disconnected with their learning. The successful candidate will have resilience and be able to model and promote high behaviour expectations. It is vital that you can communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.

The school we are working in partnership with is a lovely purpose-built specialist provision, supporting students experiencing social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties. The school is based in Crewe, which has excellent transport links via public transport. The working hours would be 8:30 - 3:30 Monday to Friday, term time only. The students aged between 11 and 16 work in small groups of approximately 5 students at a time and can support 37 students at one time. Within the school setting, students work in partnership with staff to create a learning atmosphere built on mutual respect through the school's values and ethos. As a Sports Coach, it is important to note that the conventional classroom environment has been a challenging environment for our students, so learning opportunities are often hands-on, engaging, and focused on the child's individual needs. Additionally, the staff have created a unique learning environment which is warm and welcoming. High expectations are in place for the students' behaviour and attitude towards learning; consequently, there are minimal behavioural issues.

Your role will include working collaboratively to support students to build their resilience, self-worth, and ability to manage and self-regulate their own feelings. Consequently, these children become confident, contributing members of society who go on to become successful adults, leading happy lives. The students and staff work collaboratively to create an appealing learning space where students have the opportunity to self-regulate and manage their own feelings. As a Sports Coach, you must be able to work with students to identify their triggers and prompt students to self-reflect.

The successful candidate for this role will have experience working in education, be comfortable contributing to the school and classroom values and ethos, and be committed to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will have excellent communication skills, be adaptable and flexible, and have a passion for helping young people to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to work with a school that is dedicated to supporting students and developing their skills, please get in touch with Simply Education today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Advantages of working in an SEMH environment:

1. Shorter working hours which will help you to establish a better work-life balance.
2. Smaller class sizes where you can really get to know your students.
3. More non-contact time so marking can be done during working hours.
4. Flexibility within the curriculum meaning you can be creative with your approach.
5. Satisfaction in supporting and seeing students reach their full potential.
6. Complimentary lunch.

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.

Desired Requirements:

1. An understanding of additional needs.
2. Strong communication skills.
3. Resilience and the ability to model and promote high behaviour expectations.
4. Ability to inspire and motivate students.
5. Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
6. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
7. 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 directions 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.