Sports Coach & Behaviour Specialist - SEMH Schools

Chorley
Full-Time Role
Start ASAP (Subject to Full Vetting)

We are currently recruiting for a Sports Coach & Behaviour Specialist to work full-time across a range of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools in the Chorley area. This rewarding role will involve supporting both primary and secondary-aged pupils , helping them engage in education, regulate their emotions, and achieve positive outcomes.

• Deliver and support engaging sports, fitness, and physical activity sessions.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Support students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups or classroom settings.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage participation, confidence, resilience, and teamwork through sport.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly within SEMH, SEN, youth work, coaching, or behaviour support environments.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A positive, resilient, and proactive approach.
• Sports coaching qualifications or relevant experience are desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is beneficial.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• Potential for permanent opportunities within schools.

If you're passionate about using sport as a tool to engage, motivate, and inspire young people, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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