1-1 Sports Coach

Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate / As soon as possible

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join a team at an Alternative Provision School in Liverpool, working on a 1-1 basis with secondary students who have found it difficult to succeed in mainstream schools. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is not only committed to making a positive difference in students' lives but is also enthusiastic about using sports as a tool for engagement and learning.

The role would be extremely sports based and would need somebody with a coaching background or a passion for sports who would be able to support the students with football etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-1 support for secondary students, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
• Utilize sports and physical activities as a means of building rapport, enhancing student engagement, and developing social and emotional skills.
• Support students with challenging behaviour and special educational needs (e.g., ADHD) by using tailored strategies that promote positive outcomes.
• Assist students with their academic, emotional, and social development, guiding them through day-to-day school life.
• Help create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment, promoting a sense of belonging and motivation.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in a coaching capacity, particularly in sports, and comfortable using sports to engage students.
• Proven ability to manage and support students with challenging behaviour and special educational needs such as ADHD.
• Creative, adaptable, and able to use your initiative to develop strategies that foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.
• Committed to the welfare and personal growth of students, with the ability to form strong, positive relationships.
• Previous experience working in an alternative provision, SEN setting, or with disengaged youth would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in a school or youth work environment, particularly working with students who have struggled in mainstream settings.
• A background in sports coaching or using physical activity as a learning tool is highly desirable.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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