Sports Coach

Role: Sports Coach

**Salary**: £375 - £425 per week

Location: Halton

Start Date: April Start

Contract: Full-time, Long-term contract

Simply Education is seeking passionate Sports Coaches to work in our SEND and SEMH settings across Cheshire. As a Sports Coach you will be responsible for building rapport and inspiring students to reengage with their learning. It is important to note that our students have not had the conventional school experience so thinking on your feet and being adaptable and versatile in your role is essential.

The role itself will include a combination of general Teaching assistant duties with an element of sports on specific days. You will be responsible for supporting students on a 1:1 basis or as part of a small group. Due to consistency for our students being a priority you must be able to commit to a full-time role Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 3:30.

Key Responsibilities:

- 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.
- Support the students to become re-engaged with their learning.
- Model and promote high behaviour expectations.
- Communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.
- Work closely with the students' Teacher to Prepare the students for life beyond school.

Key Requirements:

- An understanding of working with students who have Autism.
- Knowledge and understanding of vocational education.
- Strong communication skills.
- Resilience and the ability to model and promote high behaviour expectations.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students.
- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Driving license and access to own transport is desirable.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

- Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.
- Exclusive access to our Educational Development Managers - 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.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- £75 referral scheme - If you refer a friend to us both you and your friend will receive a £75 bonus following the successful completion of 10 days.

REF: ENB-WA7-CRSC