Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Full-time | Term-time only
Simply Education are proud to be working with a specialist SEMH school in Longsight, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is a school where progress is measured not just in grades, but in confidence, emotional growth, and positive change.
The school offers a structured, nurturing, and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to regulate emotions, rebuild trust, and re-engage with learning at their own pace.
About the Role
This is not your average Sports Coach role - it's a chance to be a positive role model, calm presence, and consistent support for pupils who need it most. As a Sports Coach, you'll use structured physical activity to support emotional regulation and engagement.
You'll work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, using physical activity and structured engagement to help them regulate emotions, build resilience, and re-engage with learning. Every day is different, fast-paced, and genuinely rewarding for a committed Sports Coach. This temporary to permanent opportunity is ideal for a Sports Coach who thrives on challenges.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Sports Coach, you will be responsible for:
Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
Delivering structured physical and sports-based activities to support engagement and emotional regulation
Using recognised de-escalation strategies to manage challenging behaviour
Supporting learning activities across the curriculum where appropriate
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals
Helping to maintain a calm, safe, and supportive learning environment
You'll play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, teamwork, and personal development across the school.
The successful Sports Coach must hold current training in de-escalation and behaviour management, including at least one of the following:
Team Teach, MAPA / Skip Training, PRICE Training
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal Sports Coach is calm under pressure, resilient, and genuinely passionate about supporting vulnerable young people. You may come from a background in:
SEMH or SEND education
Sports coaching or physical education
Youth work or mentoring
Care or behaviour support
Most importantly, you bring patience, empathy, consistency - and the belief that every young person can succeed with the right support.
What's in It for You?
Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Supportive leadership and clear behaviour policies
Ongoing professional development and training
A role where you can see the impact you make every day
Competitive pay, dependent on experience
How to Apply
If you're a Sports Coach looking for a meaningful, hands-on role within an SEMH school, we'd love to hear from you.
Click apply to send your CV, or contact Simply Education directly in Nantwich for an informal conversation about the role.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education