Sports Coach

  • Empowering Learning
  • Oldham, Lancashire
  • Nov 03, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

Sports Coach - SEN School

Location: Oldham
Pay Rate: 16.78 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:45pm
Contract: Full-time

Are you passionate about sports, fitness and helping young people reach their full potential?

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, patient and motivated Sports Coach to work within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Oldham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys using sport and physical activity to engage, inspire and support young people with additional needs.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver fun, engaging and inclusive sports and physical activity sessions.
  • Adapt activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of pupils.
  • Encourage participation, teamwork, confidence and social development.
  • Support pupils with additional learning needs, disabilities and behavioural challenges.
  • Promote healthy lifestyles, physical wellbeing and positive engagement.
  • Create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.
  • Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants and other school staff.
  • Provide encouragement and positive reinforcement to help pupils achieve their goals.


The Ideal Candidate:

  • Has previous experience in sports coaching, PE or working with young people.
  • Ideally has experience working with children or young people with SEN.
  • Is energetic, enthusiastic, patient and understanding.
  • Has the ability to adapt activities to suit different abilities and needs.
  • Is confident managing behaviour in a positive and supportive manner.
  • Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Is passionate about using sport to improve confidence, wellbeing and development.


What We Offer:

  • 16.78 per hour
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday.
  • Working hours of 8:30am - 3:45pm.
  • A rewarding opportunity within a specialist SEN school.
  • The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.


Interested?

If you are passionate about sport and want to make a positive impact on young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today!