Sports coach SEND

Job Title: Sports Coach LSA

Location: Southampton

Start Date: September Start

Salary: £90 - £110 per day

• How do you adapt your coaching style to create an inclusive, supportive environment where all children regardless of ability feel valued and able to participate meaningfully?
• Can you share your experience supporting children with additional needs, such as those on the autism spectrum or with behavioural challenges, particularly in group settings?
• What strategies have you found most effective in gently encouraging children who may be hesitant or struggle with participation in physical activities?

Teacher Active is seeking passionate and experienced Sports Coaches to work with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Southampton and the surrounding areas. As a Sports Coach in this role, you will lead engaging and inclusive physical activity sessions, while providing personalised support tailored to each student’s needs. You’ll be working with individuals with a range of SEND, including autism (ASD), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), severe and profound learning difficulties (SLD/PMLD), emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and ADHD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Sports Coaches who are energetic, proactive, and committed to promoting inclusion through sport. You’ll be working within SEND provisions and alternative education settings that understand the powerful role sport can play in supporting emotional, social, and behavioural development.

In return, you’ll benefit from ongoing professional support, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to be part of a growing, values-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference through sport.

The successful Sports Coach LSA will have:

• Proven experience delivering sports or physical activity sessions in SEND or alternative education settings
• Confidence supporting children both 1:1 and in small groups, with the ability to adapt activities to suit individual needs
• Strong group management skills, creating a positive and structured environment during sports sessions
• A patient, caring, and encouraging approach to working with children who may face additional social, emotional, or behavioural challenges

In return, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with onboarding and ongoing support
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• CPD courses and certificates via our My-Progression platform
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you’re taxed correctly with no hidden admin fees or deductions from your pay.

If you are interested in this position, Click ‘APPLY NOW’ and one of our friendly team members will be in touch.

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