Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - SEMH School

Location - Crewe
Contact Type- - Long-Term Role

Hours - 8:30am - 3:30pm

Simply Education is working with a specialist SEMH primary and secondary school in Crewe looking for a passionate, energetic, and resilient individual ready to start or transition into an SEMH setting.

Whether you come from sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, or support work, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career within SEND education as a Sports Coach and Teaching Assistant.

In this dual role as a Teaching Assistant and Sports Coach, you will support students both in the classroom and through sport helping to build confidence, resilience, emotional well-being, and engagement in education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students with learning and emotional development. As a Sports Coach, you will use sport, teamwork, and positive relationships to inspire young people who may have struggled in mainstream education.

This role is perfect for an aspiring Sports Coach looking to make a real impact both inside and outside the classroom, while gaining valuable experience within an SEMH setting.

Full training, mentoring, and ongoing support will be provided throughout your journey as a Sports Coach and Teaching Assistant.

Why Work in an SEMH Setting?

• Make a genuine difference every single day
• Build valuable SEND and behaviour management experience
• Develop leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Gain experience highly valued across education, psychology, and youth work
• Be part of a supportive and rewarding school environment

Duties Include:

• Supporting students with SEMH and SEND needs
• Working closely with teachers and small groups
• Building positive relationships with students
• Supporting behaviour and emotional well-being
• Creating a safe and supportive learning environment

What We Offer

• Full training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Career progression opportunities
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same

Do you want to become the person who helps shape a young person's future? As a Teaching Assistant and Sports Coach, you can become a trusted role model who helps students grow in confidence, resilience, and self-belief.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this role, please click apply by sending your CV today.

For further information, please contact Simply Education in Nantwich on (phone number removed).