SEMH School - Sports Coach

Position: Sports Coach
Location: Ellesmere Port
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full-time

A specialist SEMH school in Ellesmere Port is looking for a dedicated and energetic Sports Coach to support primary and secondary pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Sports Coach who enjoys motivating young people through physical activity and wants to make a real impact on their confidence, teamwork, and engagement.

The Role

As a Sports Coach, you will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to deliver structured, active sessions that help pupils develop resilience, focus, and social skills. Many of the pupils benefit from sport as a way to channel energy positively, improve behaviour, and learn teamwork.

The successful Sports Coach will create a challenging but supportive environment where pupils can thrive and build confidence in both PE and daily school routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-energy sports and physical activities as a Sports Coach

• Supporting primary and secondary pupils during PE and active learning sessions

• Using sport to promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and emotional regulation

• Providing one-to-one and small group support during PE lessons as a Sports Coach

• Supporting pupils during transitions and unstructured times such as breaks

• Inspiring pupils to take on challenges and develop resilience through sport

About You

The school is looking for a Sports Coach who:

• Is energetic, confident, and emotionally resilient

• Can act as a strong role model for pupils

• Has experience working with children or young people (desirable)

• Can build positive relationships and motivate pupils through teamwork

• Is passionate about using sport to make a difference in a school setting

If you are an enthusiastic Sports Coach looking to work in an SEMH environment with both primary and secondary pupils, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Sports Coach and make a real difference in the lives of young people.