SEMH Sports Coach

A SEMH School in Preston are looking for an individual who can be a perfect role model for pupils who are disengaged with their studies. We are recruiting an individual to work closely with those who have challenging behaviours and social/emotional difficulties. The environment of this SEMH School is unlike that of a mainstream school as it is much more nurturing, pastoral, student focused and personal, giving you the chance to really have an impact and create a relationship with the students. This role will be challenging but highly rewarding seeing the difference you are making to these young peoples lives.

Within this environment you will be tasked with the following roles and responsibilities:

Provide opportunities to progress academically, socially and emotionally
Leading by example as a role model
Leading sports and activity sessions
Have an understanding of individuals personalities and needs
Offer guidance and mentoring
Have an understanding/interest in sports
Provide a safe environment to learn
Deal with any challenging or disruptive behaviour
Offer advice and support
Develop self-confidence, positive self-image and independence

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Preston
• Position - SEMH Sports Coach
• Type of work - Learning Support
• Start date - October 2024
• Duration / Likely Duration - ongoing until further notice - sickness cover
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full-time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £100 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references covering the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team