Sports Coach - Special Educational Needs

Sports Coach – Special Educational Needs

Pay Rate: £85- £95

Location: Wolverhampton

8.45am – 2:30pm

Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Temporary to Permanent

Are you a Sports Coach looking for long term work within schools?  Do you have experience working with 11-18 year old with additional learning requirements and Challenging Behaviour?

Look no further - we have the ideal role for you!

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a Sports Specialist to work at an SEN secondary provision in Wolverhampton, where providing 1:1 and group support.

The role includes working 1:1 with children who have complex behavioural needs and using sports as a therapeutic method to manage challenging behaviours and to support the child’s learning away from the classroom.

The role includes:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour interventions for pupils who have challenging behaviour and Mental Health difficulties.
• General Group support and using sports as an enrichment activity
• Supporting the Class Teacher with daily tasks and planning.
• Taking small groups of children out of the classroom to use sports as a learning method
• Encourage learning and concentration in lessons
• Leading sports classes indoors and outdoors
• Identifying triggers of specific behaviours
• Using sports as a method of de-escalating situations
• Acting as a positive role model, energetic and always willing to support.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Experienced in coaching/working with children or young people with additional needs previously.
• Experienced working with Challenging Behaviour, Autism, ADHD and Social and Emotional Mental Health
• Relevant qualifications, qualifications in multiple sports will be an advantage
• Must have a good understanding of the curriculum, English, Maths and Science.
• Must be able to work full time – 5 days a week.

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Child and Adult Check – Must be on the update service. (We can assist you with a DBS if you do not have one)
• 2x References are a must in order to clear your file with GSL.

GSL Education also have the pleasure of delivering Long term cover to a number of schools.  We are always looking for dedicated and passionate people, with backgrounds and education in Sports or Physical education to register for long term work.

Youth and support workers, Graduates and Qualified TAs are encouraged to apply

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools. 

For further information on this role or to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Sharan at GSL Education on  (phone number removed) or email (url removed)