Sports Coach

Sports Coach – SEN Support

Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire
Company: Monarch Education
Role: Sports Coach / SEN Support
Work: 1:1 and small-group support

Monarch Education is looking for an enthusiastic and confident Sports Coach to support children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school in Wheatley.

You will work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, using sport and physical activity to encourage engagement, confidence, teamwork and positive behaviour.

A Day in the Life with Monarch Education

• Keep your Monarch consultant updated with your weekly availability
• Receive your booking details, school information and start times from your consultant
• Arrive at school, sign in and report to the relevant member of staff
• Support SEN pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Deliver and support sports and physical activities
• Encourage pupils to participate, build confidence and develop social skills
• Support pupils with engagement and behaviour throughout the school day
• Work alongside teachers, TAs and SEN staff
• Provide a handover to school staff where required
• Ensure your timesheet is signed off at the end of your placement
• Keep in regular contact with Monarch regarding future availability and bookings

Job Requirements

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Has experience in sports coaching, youth work, SEN, education or a similar environment
• Is confident supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Has a positive, energetic and encouraging approach
• Can adapt activities for different needs and abilities
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Is reliable, professional and punctual
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Is willing to complete the necessary vetting and compliance checks for working in schools

Expectations

As a Sports Coach supporting SEN pupils, you will be expected to:

• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils
• Use sport and physical activity to support engagement, confidence and emotional regulation
• Follow individual pupil support and behaviour strategies
• Adapt instructions and activities to suit individual needs
• Provide encouragement while promoting pupil independence
• Maintain clear and consistent boundaries
• Support pupils who may display challenging behaviour or become dysregulated
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and SEN staff
• Follow all school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and report any safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Be flexible, as the needs of pupils and the school can change throughout the day

Interested?

If you’re a Sports Coach, Sports Graduate, Youth Worker, Activity Leader or someone with experience supporting children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Monarch Education to find out more about this Sports Coach opportunity in Wheatley.