Job Description
Sports Coach Team Leader - Special Educational Needs (SEN) Provision
Location: SloughContract Type: Full-timeSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you a passionate, proactive sports professional who thrives on making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an experienced Sports Coach Team Leader to guide, motivate and support a small team of sports coaches within our specialist educational setting.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will play a key role in coordinating high-quality physical activity sessions tailored for students with a range of additional needs. This includes young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, Autism (ASC), and complex learning needs. You'll lead by example, ensuring that coaching is inclusive, trauma-informed, engaging, and aligned with each student's individual learning plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and support a small team of sports coaches, ensuring high standards of delivery.
- Plan, organise and evaluate sports and physical activity programmes tailored for students with diverse needs.
- Build trusted, supportive relationships with students, promoting well-being, confidence and positive behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to ensure joined-up support.
- Model best practice in behaviour management, safeguarding and communication.
- Maintain accurate records using school systems such as Arbor, CPOMS, or similar platforms.
- Support the continuous professional development of your coaching team.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings both expertise and heart to the role. Ideally, you will have:
- Strong experience in sports coaching, youth coaching or physical education.
- Prior experience working within a Special Educational Needs or alternative provision environment.
- An understanding of the needs of students with SEMH, ASC, and complex behavioural or learning needs.
- Experience using school systems such as Arbor and CPOMS (or confidence to learn quickly).
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to nurture, support and develop a small team.
- A resilient, patient and compassionate approach.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
Why Join the School?
- A supportive and passionate senior team.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- A role where you can make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of young people.
- A collaborative, inclusive and rewarding working environment.
