Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Lincoln
Salary: Paid to Scale
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a passion for sports and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
GSL Education are looking for a Sports Coach to work as a Learning Support Assistant at a specialist SEN Secondary School in Lincoln. This rewarding role offers a fantastic chance to combine your love for physical activity with supporting students who have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with diverse needs during PE and physical activities.
- Promote teamwork, motor skills, and confidence through structured sports sessions.
- Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver engaging and inclusive physical education.
- Provide one-to-one or group support during classroom learning when required.
- Encourage positive behaviour and participation through patience and praise.
- Help with transitions and emotional regulation through movement-based interventions.
What You Need:
- Background in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or related fields.
- Experience working with young people, ideally those with SEN.
- A positive, proactive, and empathetic attitude.
- Team Teach or similar de-escalation training is desirable (or willingness to complete it).
- A current, up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years with no unexplained gaps).
- An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.
Why Join GSL Education?
- A rewarding opportunity to help students thrive physically and emotionally.
- Ongoing training and professional development from GSL Education.
- Supportive school environment with experienced SEN professionals.
If you're a caring and committed Sports Coach looking for a fulfilling opportunity in Lincoln, apply now to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.