SEND Sports Coach/Instructor

 

Main characteristics

Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Company

Simply Education Ltd

Salary

£25714 - £41604/annum

Employment type

Contract

Category

Education

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated sports coach looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference? Do you have a passion for working with students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? If so, we want YOU to join our team at a leading SEND school in Peterborough!

Our primary and secondary SEND school in Peterborough is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive both academically and physically.

What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic sports coach/instructor to join our team immediately. As a sports coach at our school, you will have the unique opportunity to inspire and empower students with SEND through engaging sports and physical activities. This role focuses on carrying out lessons without the need for extensive planning, allowing you to focus on what you do best coaching!

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead and deliver sports and physical education lessons for primary and secondary students with SEND.
-Create a fun and inclusive environment where every student feels encouraged and motivated to participate.
-Adapt and modify lessons to meet the individual needs of students with varying abilities.
-Promote teamwork, cooperation, and positive sportsmanship among students.
-Foster a love for physical activity and a healthy lifestyle.

Qualifications and Skills:

-Previous experience working as a sports coach/instructor.
-Passion for working with students with SEND.
-Ability to adapt coaching techniques to cater to individual needs.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Relevant coaching certifications are a plus.

Why Choose Simply Education?

-Access to a wide network of schools and opportunities in Cambridgeshire.
-Flexibility to choose your preferred working hours and roles.
-Competitive daily rates and supportive payment process.
-Ongoing professional development and training.

You can also utilise the numerous benefits we offer;

· Your very own dedicated consultant who is there to cater to your specific needs.

· A variety of daily, short, and long-term positions and permanent roles.

· Competitive rates of pay and choice of umbrella or PAYE.

· No need for the completion of time sheets

· A variety of online interactive CPD courses with certificate certification on many.

· Access to our Educational Development Team to support you with interview preparation and progression within your career

· £75 reward scheme for each Teacher you introduce to us after theyve worked 10 days.

· Access to your availability area via the Simply Education website.

At Simply Education, we prioritize your ability to excel in your role, benefiting both the children you work with and the schools you support. We want you to genuinely enjoy your work, which is why our former Assistant Principals provide FREE CPD sessions. These sessions aim to share classroom strategies that have proven successful through over 1200 classroom observations. Our courses cater to roles such as supply teachers, cover supervisors, and teaching assistants. They offer a solid foundation and allow for progression through CPD-certified twilight courses. These courses cover essential topics such as behaviour management, de-escalation practices, effective feedback, differentiation, questioning techniques, removing barriers to learning, and teacher talk. We offer diverse courses to support your work with young children (EYFS), children with special educational needs (including autism & ADHD), and more, catering to aspiring teaching assistants. So, what are you waiting for?



If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role within education, please still contact your local consultant the Cambridgeshire office for a confidential discussion on your career and the different opportunities that are available.

· All candidates who register with Simply Education will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the Update Service.

· All candidates are required to complete a Safeguarding course or provide a certificate dated within the last three years.

· All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks