Sports Coach - Ellesmere Port

Contract: Long-term - Temporary to permanent Hours: Full-time (part-time considered) Salary: £25,000 to £26,000

A specialist SEMH school in Ellesmere Port is looking for a Sports Coach Teaching Assistant who wants to be part of something meaningful. This Sports Coach role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people through sport and structure.

This is not just a role-it's an opportunity for a Sports Coach to support young people who need consistency, understanding, and someone who won't give up on them.

The school's ethos is rooted in the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and capable of success. Many pupils have faced significant challenges in their lives, and the school exists to help them rebuild trust, develop resilience, and find a positive path forward.

Every interaction matters. Every small step is progress. As a Sports Coach, you will play a vital role in helping pupils believe in themselves again.

Why This Role Matters

Sport and physical activity are more than just lessons here they are a powerful way for a Sports Coach to:

· Help pupils regulate emotions

· Build trust and positive relationships

· Create moments of success and achievement

· Re-engage pupils with education in a meaningful way

You'll be supporting pupils who may have struggled in traditional settings, helping them experience structure, encouragement, and consistency often for the first time.

What You'll Be Doing

· Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils who need positive role models

· Supporting behaviour through calm, consistent, and restorative approaches

· Using sport and activity to engage pupils and support their emotional development

· Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and self-belief

· Working as part of a supportive team that puts pupils at the centre of everything

· Delivering engaging activities as a Sports Coach to support learning and development

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This role would suit a Sports Coach who:

· Has a background in sports coaching, youth work, care, or education

· Understands that behaviour is communication, not just something to manage

· Is patient, resilient, and able to stay calm in challenging situations

· Wants to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

· Values progress in all its forms not just academic

You don't need to have all the answers you just need the right mindset, empathy, and commitment.

What You'll Gain

· The opportunity to be part of a school that truly changes lives

· A supportive and collaborative team environment

· Valuable experience within SEMH and SEND education

· A role where no two days are the same and every day has purpose

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a real difference, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact Helen Davies at the Cheshire office on 01270 382101.

If you are looking for an alternative position, please get in touch with the Cheshire office for a confidential discussion about other opportunities.