Sports Coach in Basildon

Sports Coach – SEN / SEMH Setting – Education and training

Location: Basildon, Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Long-term role with permanent opportunities

About the school

Academics is seeking a confident, energetic and resilient Sports Coach to work within a Secondary SEMH Alternative Provision based in Basildon, Essex.

You will deliver PE sessions across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4, engaging students who may be disengaged from learning. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model, promoting physical fitness, teamwork and healthy lifestyles while implementing the school\’s sports curriculum effectively.

This specialist provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Asperger\’s Syndrome
• Speech, Language & Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)
• ADHD and associated behavioural challenges

Many pupils have struggled in mainstream education, and some have EHCPs. The school provides a therapeutic, structured and supportive environment to help them thrive.

The role is suitable for experienced sports coaches as well as those with a strong background in coaching, mentoring, or youth work. This is a long-term opportunity, with potential to become permanent.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Basildon, Essex
• Role: Sports Coach / Youth Mentor / Teaching Assistant
• SEN/SEMH support
• Start: ASAP
• Long-term, potential to go permanent
• Temp to Perm
• Full time
• Pay: £90-96 per day
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, term time only

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH, PRU or alternative provision (desirable)
• Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent (preferred)
• GCSE Maths & English
• Strong ability to engage and motivate students through sport
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (can be provided by Academics)
• Team Teach training or willingness to learn

Eligibility (Required by Academics)

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• Two professional references covering the last two years

Other Information

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Academics is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates must complete full safeguarding and vetting checks. All individuals working with children and vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.